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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are types of software…
Which TWO of the following are types of software licenses? (Select TWO).
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse hardware networking components (router, switch, firewall) with software license types, as all are common IT terms but belong to entirely different conceptual domains.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Proprietary
Proprietary software licenses grant the creator exclusive rights to the software, typically restricting modification, redistribution, and access to the source code. This is the standard model for commercial software like Microsoft Windows or Adobe Photoshop, where users purchase a license to use the software but do not own it.
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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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Proprietary
Why this is correct
Proprietary licenses restrict use and modification.
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Router
Why it's wrong here
A router is a networking device.
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Open source
Why this is correct
Open source licenses allow free use and modification.
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Switch
Why it's wrong here
A switch is a networking device.
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Firewall
Why it's wrong here
A firewall is a hardware or software security device.
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