Which term refers to the unauthorized use of protected works?

• A. Patents
• B. Price
• C. Piracy
• D. Overhead

Answer: (C)

Unauthorized use of protected works is piracy. This term covers copying, distributing, or using copyrighted material—like music, movies, software, or books—without the permission of the rights holder, which violates copyright law and can cut into creators’ income and control over their work. Patents, by contrast, are rights granted for inventions that require licensing to use; price refers to what something costs, and overhead means ongoing business expenses. Piracy is the term that best describes the unauthorized use of protected works.