Understanding Open Source
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What is open source?

  • Something people can modify and share because its design is publicly accessible (correct)
  • Software with hidden source code
  • Software that only the creator can modify
  • Software with restricted sharing capabilities

    • What is open source software?

  • Software that cannot be modified by anyone
  • Software with encrypted source code
  • Software with limited access to its source code
  • Software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify, and enhance (correct)

    • What do people call software with source code that only the creator can modify?

  • "Limited" or "exclusive" software
  • "Public" or "open access" software
  • "Restricted" or "private" software
  • "Proprietary" or "closed source" software (correct)

    • What can programmers do with access to a program's source code?

    <p>Improve the program by adding features or fixing parts that don't work correctly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the principles embraced by open source projects, products, or initiatives?

    <p>Open exchange, collaborative participation, rapid prototyping, transparency, meritocracy, and community-oriented development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the part of software that most computer users don't see?

    <p>Source code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can programmers do with access to a program's source code?

    <p>Modify the functionality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do people call software with source code that only the creator can modify?

    <p>Proprietary software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'open source' refer to?

    <p>Something people can modify and share because its design is publicly accessible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the principles embraced by open source projects, products, or initiatives?

    <p>Collaborative participation and transparency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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