010-160 Practice Question: The Linux Community And A Career IN Open Source
An open source developer wants to choose a license that allows their code to be included in proprietary software without requiring the proprietary software to open its source. Which license should they choose?
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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MIT
Permissive licenses like the MIT or BSD license allow for linking with proprietary code without 'copyleft' obligations.
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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AGPL
Why it's wrong here
The AGPL is even more restrictive regarding network-based software than the GPL.
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GPLv3
Why it's wrong here
GPLv3 is a strong copyleft license that requires derivative works to remain open.
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MIT
Why this is correct
The MIT license is highly permissive and allows inclusion in proprietary products.
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Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike
Why it's wrong here
This is primarily for creative content, not software, and includes share-alike clauses.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official LPI exam blueprint
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