Which of the Following Statements Is True About Trade Secrets

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about trade secrets?

A) A trade secret usually receives legal protection even if its owner did not take reasonable precautions to keep it a secret.
B) A trade secret generally does not include processes,techniques,and compilations of information.
C) A business may attempt to maintain a trade secret when it has a process or product that is not novel enough to receive patent protection.
D) A business may attempt to maintain the trade secret if the monopoly period for patents is relatively long.