CompTIA FC0-U71 Exam - Topic 1 Question 18 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's FC0-U71 exam

Question #: 18
Topic #: 1

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?

ASubscription-based

BProprietary

COpen-source

DPerpetual

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Suggested Answer: C

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

by Ozell at May 04, 2026, 09:05 PM

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Matthew

17 days ago

I feel like I've seen a question like this before, and open-source was definitely the answer.

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Scarlet

22 days ago

I remember something about proprietary licenses restricting modifications, so that one seems wrong.

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Hayley

28 days ago

I think it might be open-source since those licenses usually allow modifications, but I'm not entirely sure.

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