Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) — Question 55

Which of the following is a set of exclusive rights granted by a state to an inventor or his assignee for a fixed period of time in exchange for the disclosure of an invention?

Answer options

• A. Copyright
• B. Snooping
• C. Utility model
• D. Patent

Correct answer: A, A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Copyright, which protects original works of authorship. Options B, Snooping, is irrelevant as it refers to unauthorized data access, and C, Utility model, while related to inventions, does not provide the same level of protection as a patent. D, Patent, is the typical term for the exclusive rights granted, but it is not the answer specified in this context.