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FC0-U71 Practice Question: A small business owner wants to purchase a…
A small business owner wants to purchase a software application for accounting. The application is available under two licenses: a single-user commercial license for $500, and a GNU General Public License (GPL) version for free. The owner is concerned about support and future updates. Which of the following is a key consideration for the owner?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap here is that candidates mistakenly believe open-source licenses like the GPL prohibit commercial use or lack any support options, when in fact they permit commercial use and often have robust community or third-party support ecosystems.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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The owner can pay a developer to modify the GPL version to include needed features.
The GNU General Public License (GPL) is a copyleft license that grants users the freedom to run, study, share, and modify the software. Because the owner can access the source code, they can legally hire a developer to add features or fix bugs, which directly addresses the concern about support and updates. This makes option B correct, as it highlights a key advantage of open-source licensing.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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The GPL version cannot be used for commercial purposes.
Why it's wrong here
The GPL permits commercial use, including selling the software.
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The owner can pay a developer to modify the GPL version to include needed features.
Why this is correct
The GPL allows modification, so hiring a developer for custom features is a key benefit.
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The GPL version will likely have no support options.
Why it's wrong here
Many open source projects have community support or paid support options.
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The commercial license is required to obtain paid support.
Why it's wrong here
Paid support can be obtained from third parties for open source software.
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