Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 432

What is the intellectual property protection for the tangible expression of a creative idea?

Answer options

• A. Trade secret
• B. Copyright
• C. Trademark
• D. Patent

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Copyright provides legal protection for original works of authorship, ensuring that the tangible expressions of creative ideas are safeguarded from unauthorized use. Trade secrets, trademarks, and patents do not exclusively protect the expression of creative ideas in the same way copyright does; trade secrets protect confidential business information, trademarks protect brand identifiers, and patents protect inventions.