What is an asset log?

• A. A list of all team members and their roles.
• B. A schedule of asset delivery dates.
• C. A record of every asset with details on its origin, properties, and copyright issues.
• D. A catalog of licensed music tracks.

Answer: (C)

An asset log is a single, organized record that lists every asset used in a project, with essential details about each one. It shows where the asset came from, what the asset is (its properties like file type, size, and purpose), and its copyright or licensing information (who owns it, what rights are granted, any usage restrictions, and expiry if relevant). This helps you manage rights and responsibilities, ensure you’re allowed to use each asset, track versions, and avoid copyright problems.

Think of it as a complete inventory for media assets—images, sounds, video, fonts, software, etc.—so you can quickly verify what you have, where it’s stored, how you’re allowed to use it, and who approved or can approve it. The other options describe specific lists that don’t capture the licensing and provenance details needed to use assets legally and sustainably.