Open-Source Principles and Methodology PDF
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This document contains practice questions on open-source principles and methodology and includes questions about open-source software licenses, advantages of open-source development, and collaboration in open-source projects. It covers topics such as the MIT License, GNU General Public License (GPL), and the main principles behind open-source software development.
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Chapter-2: Open-Source Principles and Methodology Multiple Choice Questions: 1. The users must agree to the _______ terms and agreements when they use an open source software. A. System B. License C. Community D. Programmer 2. OSS stands for_____________ A. Open System Service B. Open Source softwa...
Chapter-2: Open-Source Principles and Methodology Multiple Choice Questions: 1. The users must agree to the _______ terms and agreements when they use an open source software. A. System B. License C. Community D. Programmer 2. OSS stands for_____________ A. Open System Service B. Open Source software C. Open system Software D. Open Synchronized software 3. Which of the following best describes the main principle behind open-source software development? A. Proprietary code ownership and closed collaboration. B. Open sharing and collaboration among developers and the community. C. Development solely by a single individual. D. Commercialization and profit-driven development. 4. Which open-source software license grants users the freedom to modify and distribute the software while also requiring derived works to use the same license? A) MIT License. B) GNU General Public License (GPL). C) Apache License. D) BSD License. 5. What is the primary advantage of using open-source software development methodology? A) Faster development cycles. B) Lower cost of development. C) Exclusive code ownership. D) Limited collaboration with the community. Short Questions: 1. What is the main principle behind open-source software development? 2. Which open-source software license allows users to modify and distribute the software while requiring derived works to use the same license? 3. What is the opposite of open-source software? 4. How do open-source developers collaborate on code development? 5. What are the characteristics of a successful open-source community? Long Questions: 1. What is an open-source software license, and how does it differ from a closed-source license? Discuss the main objectives of open-source licensing. 2. What are the key advantages of using open-source software development methodology in comparison to traditional closed-source development? 3. Compare the permissive MIT License with the copyleft GNU General Public License (GPL). How do their terms influence how the software can be used and distributed? 4. What is the GNU General Public License (GPL), and how does it ensure software freedom? Discuss its implications for derivative works. 5. Describe the main principle behind open-source software development and how it differs from proprietary software development.
