University of Michigan - Flint's Anti-Piracy 101 Quiz Tutorial
The Consequences of Copyright Infringement
Copyright infringement has serious consequences, which may apply directly to you, or indirectly. Some of the direct consequences include: potential fines, possible jail time, expulsion from school, or difficulty obtaining employment or admission to a graduate school. Indirect consequences include: hurting the economy.
For more information on what problems arise from illegal downloading, check out some of these links:
- Define the Line's 10 Reasons Why Students Shouldn't Copy or Use Illegal Software (This file is a PDF, you will need Adobe Reader to view it)
- Define the Line's Question and Answer Sheet on Software Piracy (This file is a PDF, you will need Adobe Reader to view it)
- Consequences of downloading music
- University policy on copyright infringements
Question 6. Which of the following is a potential consequence of illegal downloading?
| A | Being expelled from the university | |
| B | Jail time | |
| C | Being charged a large fine | |
| D | Difficulty finding future employment | |
| E |  | All of the above |