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What is the purpose of ethics in the context of computers and information systems?
What is the purpose of ethics in the context of computers and information systems?
- To define the ownership of software
- To determine if an action is legal or illegal
- To grant exclusive rights to reproduce, publish, and sell software
- To regulate the usage of computers and information systems (correct)
What does the copyright note for software typically include?
What does the copyright note for software typically include?
- The publishing company's logo
- The copyright symbol, owner's name, and publishing year (correct)
- The user's name and address
- The exclusive rights to reproduce, publish, and sell the software
What rights do software developers have on their work?
What rights do software developers have on their work?
- Rights to determine the legality of usage
- Rights to transfer ownership of the software
- Rights to distribute software freely
- Exclusive rights to reproduce and sell their work (correct)
What does purchasing software grant the user?
What does purchasing software grant the user?
What is the significance of purchasing a software license?
What is the significance of purchasing a software license?
In what way are computers similar to other inventions?
In what way are computers similar to other inventions?
What is the main difference between end user license and site license?
What is the main difference between end user license and site license?
Which type of software allows the user to know the application features for free, but requires a license to be bought after a limited time?
Which type of software allows the user to know the application features for free, but requires a license to be bought after a limited time?
What distinguishes open-source software from commercial software?
What distinguishes open-source software from commercial software?
What is the primary characteristic of freeware?
What is the primary characteristic of freeware?
What is the main purpose of reverse engineering?
What is the main purpose of reverse engineering?
What action constitutes software piracy?
What action constitutes software piracy?
What are the rights granted under an end user license?
What are the rights granted under an end user license?
Why does buying a site license cost less than buying multiple end user licenses for network users?
Why does buying a site license cost less than buying multiple end user licenses for network users?
What is the key characteristic of commercial software?
What is the key characteristic of commercial software?
Which statement best describes open-source software?
Which statement best describes open-source software?
