Software Licensing and Distribution Quiz

Which of the following is a distribution model of software?

• Freeware

• Hardware

• Firmware

• Middleware

What does EULA stand for in the context of software licensing?

• End User License Agreement

• Electronic User License Application

• Essential User Legal Agreement

• End User Legal Application

Which of the following is NOT a type of software licensing agreement model mentioned in the contents?

• Copyright

• Copyleft

• Creative commons

• Shareware

How does the availability of source code in FOSS benefit users and developers?

• It prevents users from collaborating on improvements.

• It allows the public to collaborate, identify, and fix bugs quickly.

• It restricts users from tailoring the software to their needs.

• It makes the software more expensive.

Which of the following best describes freeware?

• Software that is available at no cost but cannot be modified or redistributed by users.

• Software that is free for a limited time only.

• Software that requires payment after a trial period.

• Software that is only available to businesses.

What does EULA stand for in the context of software licensing?

• End User License Agreement

• Electronic User License Agreement

• End User Legal Agreement

• Electronic Usage License Agreement

Which Creative Commons condition requires that credit must be given to the creator?

• Attribution

• Non-Commercial

• Share-alike

• Non-derivative

Which of the following best defines Intellectual Property?

• Creations of the mind, such as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images, used in commerce.

• Physical property owned by a company.

• Software that is free to use.

• Hardware components of a computer.

What is the definition of piracy in the context of software and intellectual property?

• The legal distribution of software to users

• The illegal copying, distribution, or use of software or intellectual property

• The process of updating software to the latest version

• The creation of new software for public use

Why might industries that depend on new creations be harmed by piracy?

• Because piracy increases the cost of software

• Because people may be less motivated to create if they aren’t making money from their work

• Because piracy makes software run slower

• Because piracy improves software security