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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Proprietary software (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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