010-160 Practice Question: The Linux Community And A Career IN Open Source
Which THREE of the following are fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the Free Software Definition?
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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Freedom to run the program for any purpose
The FSF defines freedom as the ability to run, study, redistribute, and improve the program.
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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Freedom to run the program for any purpose
Why this is correct
No restrictions on usage are permitted.
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Freedom to study how the program works
Why this is correct
Requires access to the source code.
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Freedom to redistribute copies to others
Why this is correct
Sharing is a fundamental aspect of the definition.
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Freedom to forbid others from copying the code
Why it's wrong here
Freedom to redistribute is a core requirement.
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Freedom to make the program proprietary
Why it's wrong here
Some licenses prevent making works proprietary.
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