67501 Process: Basic IP Awareness Assessment Questions and Answers

Author: neptune | 14th-Sep-2025
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Question 1: Identify the statements which are correct about 'Trademark'.

  • A. It is represented graphically.
  • B. It can distinguish the goods or services of one person from others.
  • C. It may include shapes of goods or combination of colours.

Answer :

Correct Answer : A, B and C

Question 2: An 'Invention' implies:

  • A. Change in color or external features of an existing machine.
  • B. Any new process (for example, a new machine that is beneficial to society)
  • C. Any new product or process involving an inventive step and one that is used in industrial application.

Answer :

Correct Answer : C

Question 3: The symbol of 'Maharaja of Air India' is an example of a:

  • A. Patent
  • B. Copyright
  • C. Design
  • D. Trademark

Answer :

Correct Answer : D

Question 4: TCS associate develops a piece of code for a TCS product. He then moves to another company. Who owns the code?

  • A. TCS
  • B. New company
  • C. TCS Associate

Answer :

Correct Answer : A

Question 5: Patent rights refer to:

  • A. Rights to exclude
  • B. Natural rights (fundamental right)
  • C. Rights to include

Answer :

Correct Answer : A

Question 6: Select the most appropriate option(s). TCS IP assets can be positioned for or used in a Customer Engagement:

  • A. Only after that specific version is marked 'IP Safe Cleared' in TIPAR
  • B. Even if that specific version is not 'IP Safe' in TIPAR
  • C. Once that specific version has been registered in TIPAR for 'IP Safe' procedure
  • D. Even if 'IP Safe' assessment

Answer :

Correct Answer : A

Question 7: Select the correct statement:

  • A. All TCS associates must understand the key aspects of IP Governance and apply them in their engagements
  • B. TCS associates working in Customer Engagements do not need to understand or apply IP Governance
  • C. IP Governance is TCS Engagement owner's responsibility
  • D. IP Governance is only applicable to TCS IP

Answer :

Correct Answer : A

Question 8: Which of the following can be considered a Patent?

  • A. Distinctive name used on goods and services, such as a brand name for a mobile phone.
  • B. Inventions such as new home security automation system and 3D printing technology.
  • C. Original artistic and literary works such as songs, books and software codes.

Answer :

Correct Answer : B

Question 9: In case you need further information about the IP process, you could reach out to:

  • A. Engagement Owner
  • B. IP Champion
  • C. IP & E Service Partner for your unit
  • D. [email protected]

Answer :

Correct Answer : All of them A, B, C & D

Question 10: Identify the correct statements about Copyrights.

  • A. Do not disclose novel ideas prior to filing a patent.
  • B. Maintain records of originality of work, use of third party IP with permission and legal declaration by author verification records in TCS IPR system.
  • C. Use the Trademark only in the way it is registered.
  • D. All statements are correct.

Answer :

Correct Answer : B

Question 11: Which of the following is not covered under copyright protection?

  • A. Software, audiovisual work, pictures, graphic work
  • B. Training software (source and object code), audiovisual work, pictures, graphic work, eLearning
  • C. Processes, frameworks, guidelines, templates
  • D. A unique invention or concept

Answer :

Correct Answer : D

Question 12: Which of the following can be considered a Copyright?

  • A. Distinctive name used on goods and services, such as a brand name for a mobile phone.
  • B. Inventions such as new home security automation system and 3D printing technology.
  • C. Original artistic and literary works like songs, books and software codes.

Answer :

Correct Answer : C

Question 13: In a Customer Engagement that involves TCS IP, Customer IP and/or Partner IP, which roles need to understand and apply IP governance right practices in the engagement?

  • A. Engagement owner and OU IP Champion
  • B. Engagement Owner and Delivery Partner
  • C. Unit DEG Team
  • D. Every associate in the engagement

Answer :

Correct Answer : D

Question 14: In a Customer Engagement that involves TCS IP, Customer IP and/or Partner/Vendor IP, it is important for the engagement team to respect:

  • A. TCS IP
  • B. Customer IP
  • C. Partner/Vendor IP
  • D. All the options

Answer :

Correct Answer : D

Question 15: What happens if two individuals have the same or nearly the same type of written work or idea? Who is considered the owner of that intellectual property?

  • A. If the case goes to court, most likely the individual who can prove the earliest ownership of that idea or work will be considered the legal owner of that intellectual property.
  • B. Both of them will become owners.
  • C. None will become the owner. It will become public property.

Answer :

Correct Answer : A

Question 16: In India, the Trademark registration should be renewed every years.

  • A. 10
  • B. 20
  • C. 15
  • D. 60

Answer :

Correct Answer : A

Question 17: What protects the intellectual property created by artists?

  • A. Copyright
  • B. Trademark
  • C. Design Patent
  • D. Geographical Indications

Answer :

Correct Answer : A

Question 18: Which of these protect the layout of circuits of an electronic equipment?

  • A. Copyright
  • B. IC Layout Designs
  • C. Patent
  • D. Trademark

Answer :

Correct Answer : B

Question 19: Images from internet can be downloaded and used. Do you support the above statement?

  • A. It is advised not to use these freely available stock images. TCS has an enterprise level agreement with Adobe which comes with several benefits including usage of stock images.
  • B. Yes. Can be used freely as required.
  • C. Yes. Can be used after taking permission from Engagement owner.

Answer :

Correct Answer : A

Question 20: While using OSS components for a Customer Engagement, the engagement team:

  • A. Can download the OSS components and start using them.
  • B. Needs to fully understand the terms of its license and comply to the same.
  • C. Needs to refer to OSS related clauses in the MSA/SOW as well as TCS OSS guidelines and Customer OSS guidelines and comply to the same.
  • D. Needs to ensure that written permission is available from the customer in the MSA/SOW, that OSS will be used only under its own license terms.

Answer :

Correct Answer : B, C & D