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What is the main characteristic of open source software?
What is the main characteristic of open source software?
- It is often closed to public access
- It is usually expensive
- It allows public access to the source code (correct)
- It is always developed by large corporations
Why do many people prefer open source software?
Why do many people prefer open source software?
- Because it is typically more expensive than closed source software
- Because it is always developed by small, inexperienced teams
- Because it is always more secure than closed source software
- Because it provides greater flexibility and control over the software (correct)
What does 'open source' refer to in the context of software?
What does 'open source' refer to in the context of software?
- Software that is always free of charge
- Software that is easily accessible on the internet
- Software that is exclusively developed for government use
- Software whose source code is freely available for modification and distribution (correct)
Which of the following is a benefit of open source software?
Which of the following is a benefit of open source software?
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