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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are common methods…
Which THREE of the following are common methods to acquire software? (Select THREE).
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse the method of software delivery or deployment (e.g., USB drive) with the method of acquisition (how you first obtain the software), leading candidates to incorrectly select 'Install from a USB drive' as a valid acquisition method.
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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Purchase from a retail store
Purchasing software from a retail store is a traditional method of acquiring software, where the user buys a physical copy (e.g., on a DVD or CD-ROM) containing the installation files and a license key. This method provides a tangible medium and often includes a license agreement that grants the user the right to install and use the software on a specified number of devices. It is a common acquisition method, especially for commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software.
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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Install from a USB drive
Why it's wrong here
USB is a medium, not a method; it's how you install, not acquire.
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Use software-as-a-service (SaaS)
Why it's wrong here
SaaS is a delivery model, but it's obtained via subscription, not acquired as a permanent copy.
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Purchase from a retail store
Why this is correct
Retail purchase is a common method to acquire commercial software.
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Obtain from an open-source repository
Why this is correct
Open-source software can be freely obtained from repositories.
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Download from a vendor's website
Why this is correct
Direct download from vendor is a common acquisition method.
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