1.2 Major Open Source Applications (weight: 2) LINUX-ESSENTIALS Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · medium

   A software company wants to release its internal project management tool as open source. The legal team is reviewing the Open Source Definition to ensure compliance. Which of the following conditions is REQUIRED for the software to be considered open source?

   • AThe software must be available at no cost to all users
   • BThe license must prohibit commercial use of the software
   • CThe license must allow modifications and derived works to be distributed under the same terms
   • DThe software must be developed by a non-profit organization
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2. 12expert · hard

   A startup is building a new web application. Their stack currently uses a proprietary database with expensive licensing. They want to migrate to an open source database. The application requires ACID transactions, high reliability, and a large ecosystem of tools. Which open source database best meets these requirements?

   • APostgreSQL
   • BRedis
   • CSQLite
   • DMongoDB
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4. 13foundation · easy

   What is a primary advantage for a business using open source applications?

   • AGuaranteed immunity from all security vulnerabilities
   • BExclusive ownership of the software by the business
   • CThe ability to modify the source code to meet specific needs
   • DFree support and maintenance from the original vendor
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5. 14application · medium

   A municipality is evaluating a new document management system. A vendor proposes a proprietary platform with per-user licensing, while a consultant recommends an open source solution. The city council is concerned about being locked into a single vendor and wants to ensure they can modify the software to meet local accessibility regulations. Which characteristic of open source software directly addresses this concern?

   • AThe software is developed by a single commercial company that guarantees support
   • BThe software cannot be sold, ensuring it remains free for all users
   • CThe source code is available and can be modified to meet specific requirements
   • DThe software is always free of charge, eliminating all procurement costs
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6. 15foundation · easy

   How do many businesses use open source applications in their IT infrastructure?

   • AAs the foundation for web servers, databases, and development tools
   • BTo avoid all licensing and compliance requirements
   • COnly for non-critical tasks because it is unreliable
   • DExclusively for desktop operating systems
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