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12. An auto mechanic has an idea to make a tool that will make his job easier. H

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Question

12. An auto mechanic has an idea to make a tool that will make his job easier. He has a machinist friend make a prototype of it. A patent will protect the ________.

a- production process b-measuremnets c- supplies d- ideas

13.Copyright is an intellectual property protection that is available to ________.

a- only works produced by business entities

b- unpublished works c-published works d-both published and unpublished works

15.Many people buy a product based upon the warranty provided by the ________.

a- retailor b- distributer c- manufactuer d- wholsaler

16.An example of a(n) ________ is where Sylvania claims that their light bulbs “last 10 times longer and use 75% less energy than standard bulbs”.

a- express warranty b- implied warranty c- product liability d- implied warranty of quality

Explanation / Answer

12. The answer is option D. Ideas.

Ideas here refer to the process flow followed in achieving the final efficient tool. Patent can be used here in protecting the idea of how to create that tool, be it the production process, dimensions etc. The whole idea can be patented

13.The answer is option D. Both published and unpublished works.

Copyright is an intellectual property protects both original works of published and unpublished works. It's main theme is to protect the works of the creator.

15. The answer is option C. manufacturer warranty

People buy the product mostly on the product features and the reliability of the service basis on the warranty/trust provided by the manufacturer of the product.

16. The answer is option D. Implied warranty of quality

As Sylvanus claims that the product is highly reliable and of top notch quality compared to standard bulbs which indirectly highlight the quality and the implied warranty for 10 times the life of normal bulbs.

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