Protecting intellectual property 2 (Edexcel GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes
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What is the key difference between open-source and proprietary software?
What is the key difference between open-source and proprietary software?
Who can access and change the code
What rights do users have with open-source software?
What rights do users have with open-source software?
View, modify & share code legally
How many computers can open-source software be installed on?
How many computers can open-source software be installed on?
Unlimited computers
Who provides support for open-source software?
Who provides support for open-source software?
A community of volunteers
What is a quality concern with open-source software?
What is a quality concern with open-source software?
May contain bugs or vulnerabilities
Which of these is an example of open-source software?
Which of these is an example of open-source software?
Firefox
What percentage of mobile phones worldwide run Android?
What percentage of mobile phones worldwide run Android?
Over 85%
What do users receive when they purchase proprietary software?
What do users receive when they purchase proprietary software?
Only the executable file
What advantage does proprietary software have over open-source?
What advantage does proprietary software have over open-source?
Professional testing & support
How must proprietary software typically be purchased?
How must proprietary software typically be purchased?
For each user or computer
What do software licence agreements specify?
What do software licence agreements specify?
Maximum number of installations
Why might schools choose open-source software?
Why might schools choose open-source software?
No licensing fees, unlimited installs