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The Open-Source Software Quiz

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What rights does the copyright holder grant to users of open-source software?

Rights to use and distribute the software only

Rights to use, study, and distribute the software, but not change the source code

Rights to use, study, change, and distribute the software and its source code (correct)

Rights to use, study, and change the software, but not distribute the source code

What does open-source software development allow beyond a single company's perspectives?

Does not impact perspectives from a single company

Limits perspectives to those of a single company

Brings in diverse perspectives beyond those of a single company (correct)

Brings in perspectives only from the software users

What did a 2008 report by the Standish Group state about the adoption of open-source software models?

Resulted in savings of about $30 billion per year for consumers

Had no impact on consumer savings

Resulted in increased costs for consumers

Resulted in savings of about $60 billion per year for consumers (correct)

What does open-source code allow capable end users to do?

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What is a prominent example of open collaboration mentioned in the text?

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Study Notes

Rights Granted to Users

Copyright holders of open-source software grant users the freedom to use, modify, and distribute the software
Users have the right to access and modify the source code

Advantages of Open-Source Development

Open-source software development allows for diverse perspectives and contributions beyond a single company's views
It enables a community-driven approach to software development

Adoption of Open-Source Software

A 2008 report by the Standish Group stated that open-source software models had been adopted by 50% of organizations

Capabilities of Open-Source Code

Open-source code allows capable end users to modify and customize the software to suit their needs
They can also fix bugs and improve the software's overall quality

Prominent Example of Open Collaboration

A prominent example of open collaboration is the Linux operating system, which is developed and maintained by a community of developers

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Test your knowledge of open-source software with this quiz! Learn about the principles, licenses, and development practices associated with open-source software. Whether you're a developer or a tech enthusiast, this quiz will challenge your understanding of OSS.