ITPEC IP October 2018 Question 21
ITPEC IP October 2018 — Question 21 of 100
Open-source software can be modified to suit the user's environment when its license permits this. Access to the source code enables organizations or communities to inspect, adapt, and redistribute the software under the applicable license terms.
Answer (d)
Why not others:
- free installation support from the original developer is not guaranteed
- OSS publishes its source and is not inherently immune to malware
- compensation for defects is generally not guaranteed and licenses often disclaim warranty
Key rule: Open source grants source-code access and defined reuse or modification rights; it does not automatically grant free support, security, or warranty.
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