Under CPPA, which of the following is included in the definition of a prohibited visual depiction?

• A. A visual depiction that is, or appears to be, of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct
• B. A depiction of adults
• C. An audio recording
• D. A textual description

Answer: (A)

Under CPPA, a prohibited visual depiction is defined as a visual depiction that is, or appears to be, of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct. This means the prohibition covers actual images of minors as well as images that look like minors, including computer-generated or animated depictions, if they appear to involve a minor. It does not extend to depictions of adults, nor to non-visual materials such as audio recordings or textual descriptions, which are not “visual” depictions. So the option describing a visual depiction that is, or appears to be, of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct matches the defined prohibition.