ITPEC FE Morning April 2022 Question 19
Topic: Software
Which of the following is software that can be used without charge but has restrictions on modification and redistribution?
Explanation
Freeware — it costs nothing to use, but the author keeps the copyright and can forbid modification and redistribution.
- •Freeware: free of charge, copyright retained, usually no source code, and the licence limits changes and redistribution
- •Shareware: can be tried for free, but continued use requires payment
- •Public domain software: the copyright is waived, so anyone may use, modify and redistribute it
- •Package software: commercial software sold as a product
Answer (a)
Why not others:
- •(b) — package software is paid for, so it does not meet "without charge"
- •(c) — public domain software carries no copyright restrictions, so modification and redistribution are allowed
- •(d) — shareware is free only for a trial period; continued use must be paid for
Key rule: Separate price from rights: freeware is free but restricted, public domain is free and unrestricted, shareware is try-then-pay.
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