[Year 12 IPM] Multichoice Q5

[Mark Kelly]

Hmmm.  Indeed, it is difficult, stupid, and confusing, but I beg to 
disagree that a good student should deliver an obvious answer.

What *is* the obvious answer?

When it says "THIS is an example..." does "this" refer to the "copyright 
details" (optional), "charges" (mandatory) or "GST charges" (mandatory)?

After all, there are 3 items listed on the invoice.

The question is fatally flawed.  A 'good student' might guess the 
question was referring to the GST charges, but a top student could also 
say "optional" and deserve full marks.

Students should NOT have to read the examiners' minds and compensate for 
seriously deficient questions.

This question is the worst I have ever seen in an IPM exam.


Mark Scott wrote:
> Diificult, stupid, confusing question but one with an obvious answer.
>  
> It was certainly a test for students. Good students will be fine.
>  
> Mark Scott
> Luther College
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> From: ipm-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Mark Kelly
> Sent: Wed 9/11/2005 1:51 PM
> To: Year 12 Information Technology Processing and Management Teachers'Mailing List
> Subject: [Year 12 IPM] Multichoice Q5
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> 
> 
> I guess it's safe to talk now.
> 
> Has anyone else noticed something odd about multichoice Q5...
> 
> Question 5
> 
> Crazy Cartoons applies for and receives copyright for all cartoons
> created by its artists. On their invoice to a client, Crazy Cartoons
> lists the copyright details and charges and the GST charges related to
> the copyright. This is an example of which type of convention?
> 
> A. preset
> B. optional
> C. preferred
> D. mandatory
> 
> 
> I mean - what the...?
> 
> If I understand copyright law in Australia, one does NOT apply for
> copyright and have it granted (as one does for Trade Marks and patents).
>   Copyright is *automatically* held by the creator of intellectual property.
> 
> So what's this about a company applying for and receiving copyright??
> 
> Secondly, what on earth does the rest of it mean?  I'm truly baffled.
> 
> Does Crazy Cartoons create cartoons and sell them to clients?  If so,
> what's the stuff about copyright details on the invoice for?  What
> 'copyright details'??  And what are the 'GST charges related to the
> copyright'???
> 
> OR does Crazy Cartoons earn its money by getting copyright for its
> clients' cartoons?  (Which is impossible anyway)
> 
> Is this question completely insane or am I missing something obvious?
> 
> --
> Mark Kelly

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McKinnon Secondary College
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