Software Licensing Quiz

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What is the main requirement if you decide to continue using software after a trial period?

  • Continue using without registration
  • Register it, usually for a fee (correct)
  • Register it for free
  • Uninstall it

Who typically holds the copyright for shareware and freeware software?

  • Computer manufacturer
  • Internet service provider
  • Developer (correct)
  • End-user

What does an open source license allow other programmers to do?

  • Distribute the software without any restrictions
  • Redesign the software for prohibited use
  • Sell the software for personal gain
  • Investigate the program and make it more stable and useful (correct)

What is the primary goal of providing freeware?

<p>Enable users to access software for free (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions might shareware or freeware be restricted in use?

<p>Forbidding non-commercial use (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of software is often sold or distributed as suites like Microsoft Office or Open Office?

<p>Productivity software (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of licensing model involves organizations paying a per-user monthly fee to access software?

<p>Subscription-based licensing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of software is distributed free of charge for a limited period to evaluate it?

<p>Shareware (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a one-time purchase licensing model, what does the initial payment typically provide?

<p>Perpetual use of the software (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of license allows users to modify and distribute software freely?

<p>Open source license (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between subscription-based licensing and one-time purchase licensing?

<p>Cost structure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of software is not distributed using commercial licensing models like subscription or one-time purchase?

<p>Freeware (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main restriction usually associated with a one-time purchase license for software?

<p>Limits installation to one computer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of software license may require periodic payments to continue using the software?

<p>Subscription-based license (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of license typically allows the software to be shared with others, but usually has additional restrictions or limitations?

<p>Freeware (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of license often encourages users to contribute improvements or modifications to the software's source code?

<p>Open source license (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes shareware from other types of software licensing?

<p>Allows users to try the software before purchasing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of license allows users to use the software without any initial cost?

<p>Freeware (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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