FC0-U71 Applications and Software Practice Question
A company is evaluating different software licenses for a new project. Which THREE of the following are characteristics of open-source licenses such as the MIT License or Apache License? (Select THREE.)
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Users can modify the source code.
Open-source licenses grant users the freedom to use, modify, and distribute the software. The MIT and Apache licenses are permissive, meaning they allow proprietary derivative works (no copyleft requirement). They do not require payment.
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Users must keep their modifications private.
Why it's wrong here
Open-source licenses encourage sharing modifications.
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Users must pay a fee to use the software.
Why it's wrong here
Open-source software is typically free of charge.
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Users can modify the source code.
Why this is correct
Correct. Open-source licenses grant the right to modify source code.
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Users can distribute the software.
Why this is correct
Correct. Distribution is allowed under open-source licenses.
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Users can use the software for any purpose.
Why this is correct
Correct. These licenses permit commercial and non-commercial use.
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Variation 1. Which TWO of the following are open-source licenses? (Select 2)
medium- A.Shareware license
- ✓ B.MIT License
- C.End-User License Agreement (EULA)
- ✓ D.GNU General Public License (GPL)
- E.Commercial license
Why B: GPL and MIT are well-known open-source licenses.
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