Question: Which statement about delivering references is true?
- References can come from any YouTube channel.
- References can include indistinct sound recordings and public domain beats.
- References should include third-party material.
- References should contain only material that the rightsholder owns.
Explanation
A reference is the file used by Content ID to find matching user uploads. YouTube requires reference content to include only material for which the rightsholder has exclusive rights in the claimed territories. Third-party material, public domain content, and indistinct recordings can create invalid matches. Invalid references can lead to disabled references, released claims, or loss of Content ID access.
Why the other options are incorrect
Any YouTube channel is incorrect because a reference must be uploaded from a channel the partner owns.
Indistinct sound recordings and public domain beats is incorrect because non-distinct or public domain material is not eligible as reference content.
Third-party material is incorrect because reference files must not include material the rightsholder does not exclusively own.
Source for verification
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2605065?hl=en
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/107007?hl=en
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