CLE 068 Intellectual Property and Data Rights Exam Complete Solution
1. Intellectual property consist of the properties of the mind (intellect), whether t
... [Show More] hey are ever documented or not.
a. False
2. Patents provide a non-exclusive right to use, manufacture and distribute an idea for commercial and military applications
a. True
3. Which of the following is not considered in determining the IP needs of the government?
a. Cost controls
4. Commercial technical data and commercial software:
a. Are provided to the government with additional rights
5. When can a large business obtain SBIR data rights?
a. It purchases a small business that processes SBIR rights
6. Typically, a contractor can be disqualified from competition if they are willing to provide the desired IP rights to technical data and software.
a. True
7. Patents may be used to protect the written intellectual property of Government workers that cannot be copyrighted.
a. True
8. The FAR and DFARS explicitly define the meaning of technical data.
a. False
9. Congress has directed the Department of Defense to encourage competition only after an item is fielded and in the sustainment phase.
a. True
10. Effective IP management results in the following:
a. Managing the expense of IP acquisition
b. Enabling competition for future contraction actions
c. Providing for the future use of all data for Government purposes
d. Providing for the future use of all data for commercial ends
11. All interfaces must be open and non-proprietary to implement an open system architecture
a. False
12. Data marking must indicate the specific category of rights the contractor believes the government to have
a. True
13. The delivery of Fort, Fit and Function (FFF) and Operations, Maintaince, Installation and Training (OMIT) is with unlimited right as a matter of policy but is not directed by law.
a. False
14. Which of the following is not considered in determining the IP needs for computers software for the Government?
a. Cost control
15. The Government owns:
a. Computer software delivered with Restricts right if the software is abandoned by the contractors
1. Patents may be used to protect the written intellectual property of Government workers that cannot be copyrighted.
a. True
2. Which of the following are unique to unlimited rights?
a. 1, 3, 4, 5
3. Effectively implementing the principles of IP management ensures that the needs of the Government are considered before the needs of the defense industry
b. True
4. The FAR and DFARS explicitly define the meaning of technical data.
a. False
5. Which of the following is not considered in determining the IP needs for computers software for the Government?
a. Cost control
6. To support an open systems architecture, the time to acquire rights in technical data and software is:
a. Before Milestone B
7. Which of the following is not considered in determining the IP needs of the government?
a. Support for sole source procurement actions
8. Congress has directed the Department of Defense to encourage competition only after an item is fielded and in the sustainment phase.
a. False
9. Intellectual property consist of the properties of the mind (intellect), whether they are ever documented or not.
a. False
10. To support the data management strategy, a full analysis of the lifecycle needs of each system and sub-system should include the following EXECPT:
a. The location of the maintenance facilities
11. Data marking must indicate the specific category of rights the contractor believes the government to have
a. True
12. When the government takes delivery of noncommercial technical data provided with unlimited rights, the government can sell that technical data.
a. True
13. A proprietary manufacture process is which type of IP?
a. Patent
14. When the Government challenges an assertion, the contractor must respond within 60 days, or the contracting officer may make a decision unilaterally
a. True
15. Which of the following types of data rights apply to noncommercial technical data?
a. Government purpose rights
b. Limited rights
c. Negotiated rights
d. Restricted rights
e. Unlimited rights
1. Generally, if development of data is funded exclusilvry by a private contractor, the government would receive___ rights.
a. Limited
2. Systems in sustainment with an established support contractor and maintenance strategy do not need to
consider the purchase of additional rights in technical data and computer software.
a. False
3. Intellectual property normally has commercial value and therefore is provided legal protection.
a. True
4. Commercial technical data and commercial software
a. Must be marked “proprietary” to have protection
Typically, a contractor can be disqualified from competition if they are not willing to provide the desired
5. IP rights to technical data and software.
a. False
6. Which of the following addresses legal and regulatory requirements related to IP planning and management for the DoD?
a. The FAR, DFARS and USC Title 10, Section 2320
Intellectual property normally has commercial value and therefore is provided legal protection. Correct
22235 Industry intellectual property is protected by the following: Correct
22253 Patents provide a non-exclusive right to use, manufacture and distribute an idea for commercial and military applications. Correct
22265 Patents may be used to protect the written intellectual property of Government workers that cannot be copyrighted. Correct
22289 Commercial technical data and commercial software: Incorrect
26403 Generally, if development of data is funded exclusively by a private contractor, the Government would receive _____ Rights. Correct
26410 The Government owns: Incorrect
26415 The FAR and DFARS explicitly define the meaning of technical data. Correct
26428 Which of the following addresses legal and regulatory requirements related to IP planning and management for the DoD? Correct
26445 Software deployed on military systems will require significant maintenance over its life-cycle, and as such, the Government requires sufficient rights in computer software to provide support to the users of the software. Correct
26452 Technical data obtained with Government Purpose Rights may be provided to potential offerors for the purpose of a follow-on procurement or support contract. Correct
31380 Systems in sustainment with an established support contractor and maintenance strategy do not need to consider the purchase of additional rights in technical data and computer software. Correct
31400 Typically, a contractor can be disqualified from competition if they are not willing to provide the desired IP rights to technical data and software. Correct
31402 If data delivered to the Government is unmarked, it is presumed that _____ Rights apply Correct
31433 One of the fundamentals of open systems architecture is the strategic use of data rights to ensure a level competitive playing field and access to alternative solutions and sources, across the life cycle. [Show Less]