Which action best reduces legal risk when using third-party content?

• A. Copying content without checks.
• B. Attribute sources and ensure licensing or permissions; cite properly; use quotations.
• C. Only use original material.
• D. Ignore licensing if it's a small amount.

Answer: (B)

The key idea is to verify you have the rights to use third-party content and document those rights so you stay compliant. The best action is to attribute sources and ensure licensing or permissions, cite properly, and use quotations. This approach directly reduces risk by making the rights clear, guiding how content can be used, and providing evidence if questions arise. Other practices fail because copying content without checks can infringe copyrights, relying only on original material is often impractical, and ignoring licensing—even for small amounts—can still violate terms. Verifying licenses, obtaining permissions, and documenting them is the prudent path.