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A user downloads an application from a website and intends to modify the application's code. Which of the following license types does the user need for this task?
Suggested Answer: C
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An open-source license allows users to access, modify, and redistribute the software's source code. It supports user customization and community contributions.
''Open-source software provides access to the source code, allowing users to inspect, modify, and enhance the software.'' --- CompTIA ITF+ Licensing and Software Concepts
Correct answer: C
24 comments · newest first
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Valda
2 days ago
Perpetual doesn't allow code changes either.
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Pilar
8 days ago
Subscription-based is for temporary use, not modifications.
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Emmett
13 days ago
Open-source is the best choice here.
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Louisa
18 days ago
Right, you can't change proprietary code.
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Valda
23 days ago
Proprietary won't work for that.
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Pilar
28 days ago
Yeah, open-source allows modifications.
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Emmett
1 month ago
I think it's C) Open-source.
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Melissia
1 month ago
Let's hope for the best!
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Gerald
1 month ago
Same here! Open-source is clear.
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Rosalind
2 months ago
I feel confident about this question now.
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Melissia
2 months ago
Exactly! Open-source is the way to go for modifications.
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Gerald
2 months ago
Yes, proprietary usually doesn't allow changes.
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Rosalind
2 months ago
But what about B) Proprietary? Isn't that restrictive?
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Melissia
2 months ago
Agreed! Open-source allows modifications.
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Gerald
2 months ago
I think it's C) Open-source.
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Cory
3 months ago
Not sure if open-source is always the best choice, though.
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Andree
3 months ago
Open-source is the way to go, no doubt about it!
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Carmelina
3 months ago
Wait, can you really modify open-source code freely?
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Glendora
3 months ago
I thought proprietary licenses could allow modifications too?
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Gertude
3 months ago
Definitely need an open-source license for that.
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Rebbecca
4 months ago
I'm a bit confused about subscription-based and perpetual licenses; do they even allow code modifications?
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Matthew
5 months ago
I feel like I've seen a question like this before, and open-source was definitely the answer.
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Scarlet
5 months ago
I remember something about proprietary licenses restricting modifications, so that one seems wrong.
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Hayley
5 months ago
I think it might be open-source since those licenses usually allow modifications, but I'm not entirely sure.