18 Questions
What is the main requirement if you decide to continue using software after a trial period?
Register it, usually for a fee
Who typically holds the copyright for shareware and freeware software?
Developer
What does an open source license allow other programmers to do?
Investigate the program and make it more stable and useful
What is the primary goal of providing freeware?
Enable users to access software for free
Under what conditions might shareware or freeware be restricted in use?
Forbidding non-commercial use
Which type of software is often sold or distributed as suites like Microsoft Office or Open Office?
Productivity software
What type of licensing model involves organizations paying a per-user monthly fee to access software?
Subscription-based licensing
Which type of software is distributed free of charge for a limited period to evaluate it?
Shareware
In a one-time purchase licensing model, what does the initial payment typically provide?
Perpetual use of the software
Which type of license allows users to modify and distribute software freely?
Open source license
What is the main difference between subscription-based licensing and one-time purchase licensing?
Cost structure
Which type of software is not distributed using commercial licensing models like subscription or one-time purchase?
Freeware
What is the main restriction usually associated with a one-time purchase license for software?
Limits installation to one computer
Which type of software license may require periodic payments to continue using the software?
Subscription-based license
What type of license typically allows the software to be shared with others, but usually has additional restrictions or limitations?
Freeware
Which type of license often encourages users to contribute improvements or modifications to the software's source code?
Open source license
What distinguishes shareware from other types of software licensing?
Allows users to try the software before purchasing
Which type of license allows users to use the software without any initial cost?
Freeware
Test your knowledge on software licensing terms such as shareware, freeware, and copyright regulations. Learn about the differences between shareware and freeware, and how licenses can impact software usage.
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