Entrepreneurship and Small Business (ESB) V2 Certification Practice Exam

When a Creative Commons license includes "NC", what restriction is placed on the use of the work?

1. Adaptations are mandatory

2. Only noncommercial uses are permitted

3. Commercial sales are encouraged

4. All adaptations are allowed

The correct answer is: Only noncommercial uses are permitted

When a Creative Commons license includes "NC," it indicates that only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted. This means that others may use, share, or build upon the original work, but they cannot do so for commercial gain. The intent behind this restriction is to allow the original creator to retain some rights over the work, ensuring that it is not used in a way that could potentially profit someone else without compensating the original creator. The other choices don't align with the meaning of "NC" in a Creative Commons license. For instance, adaptations being mandatory or all adaptations being allowed does not account for the nature of noncommercial use, nor does it reflect any requirements or limitations specific to the "NC" designation. Similarly, the encouragement of commercial sales directly contradicts the essence of the "NC" restriction, which is focused on preventing commercial exploitation of the work.