FC0-U71 Applications and Software Practice Question
A company uses a software license that allows anyone to view, modify, and distribute the source code, provided that any distributed modifications are also made available under the same license. Which type of license is this?
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GNU General Public License (GPL)
This describes a copyleft open-source license, such as the GNU General Public License (GPL), which requires derivative works to be distributed under the same license.
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MIT License
Why it's wrong here
The MIT License is permissive and does not require derivative works to use the same license.
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GNU General Public License (GPL)
Why this is correct
Correct. The GPL is a copyleft license requiring derivative works to be licensed under the same terms.
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Freeware
Why it's wrong here
Freeware is proprietary software distributed at no cost but usually without source code.
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Shareware
Why it's wrong here
Shareware is trial software with limited functionality.
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Variation 1. Which of the following software licenses allows users to modify and redistribute the source code, provided they keep the same license terms?
easy- A.Apache License
- B.Commercial License
- C.MIT License
- ✓ D.GNU General Public License (GPL)
Why D: The GNU General Public License (GPL) is a copyleft license that requires derivative works to be distributed under the same license. MIT and Apache are permissive licenses, and commercial licenses restrict modification and redistribution.
Variation 2. Which of the following is an example of open-source software license?
easy- A.Shareware
- ✓ B.GPL
- C.Commercial license
- D.Freemium
Why B: The GPL is a well-known open-source license that allows users to freely use, modify, and distribute software.
Variation 3. Which of the following is an example of open-source software license?
easy- A.Freeware
- ✓ B.GPL
- C.Shareware
- D.Freemium
Why B: The GNU General Public License (GPL) is a well-known open-source license.
Variation 4. Which of the following license types allows users to view, modify, and distribute the source code, as long as they include the original copyright notice and any modifications are also open source?
easy- A.Shareware
- B.Apache License 2.0
- C.MIT License
- ✓ D.GNU General Public License (GPL)
Why D: The GNU General Public License (GPL) is a copyleft open source license that requires derivative works to be distributed under the same license, ensuring source code remains open. MIT and Apache are permissive licenses with fewer restrictions, and shareware is not open source.
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