FC0-U71 Applications and Software Practice Question
A technician is explaining the concept of software licensing to a client. The client wants to install a single copy of an application on multiple computers within their small business. Which type of license should the technician recommend?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse freeware or open-source with permissive business use, when in fact site licenses are specifically designed for multi-computer organizational deployment.
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Why each option matters
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Site license
A site license grants an organization the right to install and use a software application on multiple computers at a single physical location, such as a small business. It is the most cost-effective and legal way to cover all employees at that site. Other license types typically restrict installation to a single computer or have terms that do not fit a multi-computer business environment.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Site license
Why this is correct
A site license allows an organization to install and use software on multiple computers at a specific location, such as a small business office. It is designed for this exact scenario, providing legal coverage for all employees at the site. This is the appropriate recommendation.
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Single-user license
Why it's wrong here
A single-user license permits installation and use on only one computer by one user. Installing it on multiple computers would violate the license terms. This does not meet the client's need to legally install on multiple machines.
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Freeware license
Why it's wrong here
Freeware is free of charge but often has restrictions on redistribution or commercial use. It does not automatically grant the right to install on multiple computers in a business setting. Many freeware licenses are for personal use only, so this would not be suitable.
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Open-source license
Why it's wrong here
Open-source licenses allow free use, modification, and distribution of software, but they do not necessarily permit installing proprietary software on multiple computers. The client's application may not be open-source, and even if it were, the license terms vary. It is not a general solution for multi-computer installation of a commercial product.
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