1.3 Open Source Software and Licensing (weight: 1) LINUX-ESSENTIALS Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11application · medium

   A system administrator wants to install a software package on a company server. The package is free to download, but the license prohibits modification and redistribution, and the source code is not available. How should the administrator classify this software?

   • AProprietary software, even though it is free of charge
   • BOpen source software because it is free to download
   • CCopyleft software because it restricts modification
   • DFree software because it costs nothing
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2. 12foundation · easy

   What is a primary difference between open source and proprietary software?

   • AOpen source software is always free of charge, while proprietary software is always paid.
   • BOpen source software cannot be used for commercial purposes.
   • COpen source software provides access to source code, while proprietary software typically does not.
   • DOpen source software is developed by volunteers, while proprietary software is developed by companies.
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4. 13foundation · easy

   According to the Open Source Definition, what does 'free redistribution' mean?

   • AThe software must be available on the internet for download.
   • BThe license must allow anyone to sell or give away the software without paying royalties.
   • CThe software must be given away at no cost.
   • DThe software must be distributed with its complete source code.
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5. 14foundation · easy

   What is a common benefit of using open source software in a professional environment?

   • AIt eliminates the need for software licenses.
   • BIt guarantees that the software is free of security vulnerabilities.
   • CIt ensures that the software is compatible with all proprietary software.
   • DIt allows the organization to inspect and modify the source code.
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6. 15foundation · easy

   Which statement about open source and proprietary software is true?

   • AOpen source software cannot be sold for a fee.
   • BOpen source licenses grant users the right to modify the software, while proprietary licenses typically do not.
   • CProprietary software always costs money.
   • DOpen source software is developed by a community, while proprietary software is developed by a single company.
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