FC0-U71 Applications and Software Practice Question
A user downloads a free application from the internet that offers full functionality for a 30-day period. After 30 days, the user must pay to continue using it. Which license type does this describe?
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Trial
Trial software (often called trialware) provides full functionality for a limited time, then requires payment. Shareware may have limited functionality or be fully functional for a trial period. Freeware is free forever, and open source is free and modifiable.
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Trial
Why this is correct
Trial software is fully functional for a limited time, after which payment is required.
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Open source
Why it's wrong here
Open source software is free to use and modify, not limited by time.
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Freeware
Why it's wrong here
Freeware is free to use indefinitely, not limited to a trial period.
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Shareware
Why it's wrong here
Shareware often has limited features or a trial period, but the term 'trial' is more specific here.
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Variation 1. A user downloads a trial version of a photo editing application that is fully functional for 30 days. After the trial period, the user must purchase a license. This type of software distribution model is known as:
medium- A.Open source
- B.Shareware
- C.Freeware
- ✓ D.Trialware
Why D: Trial software (also called trialware) is fully functional for a limited time, after which payment is required to continue using it. This is a common marketing strategy.
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