ITPEC IP October 2020 Question 19
ITPEC IP October 2020 — Question 19 of 100
Open-source software can be modified to suit the user's environment when the applicable license permits and its conditions are followed. Access to source code enables inspection, adaptation, and redistribution according to the particular open-source license.
Answer (d)
Why not others:
- free installation support is not guaranteed
- OSS releases source code and is not inherently immune to malware
- compensation for defects is generally not guaranteed, and many licenses disclaim warranty and liability
Key rule: Open source grants source-code access and specified freedoms, but users must observe license obligations and cannot assume free support or warranty.
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