Which of the following is a factor considered in Fair Use analysis?

• A. If it is for use by a teacher or student
• B. Purpose of your use
• C. Copied from a work purchased by a friend
• D. Obtained from a subscription website

Answer: (B)

Fair Use analysis weighs several factors to decide if a use is permissible. The main concept tested here is the purpose of your use. This factor looks at why and how you’re using the material—whether the use is transformative, educational, nonprofit, or for commentary—and whether it adds new meaning or value beyond the original work. A use that changes the work or serves a different purpose is more likely to be considered fair use. The other ideas in the options—whether it’s used by a teacher or student, or where the material came from (a friend’s copy or a subscription site)—don’t by themselves determine fair use. They matter for context, but the analysis centers on purpose, the nature of the work, the amount used, and the effect on the market.