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D. Source-based/Case-based/Passage-based question.
Software License is the authorisation to use a software. Most of the software are licensed rather than being sold,
which means buyers are never the actual owners of the software, although they may be able to use it without
any time limit or may become owner of a copy of such software. There are different types of software licenses.
1. What are the written codes of programming language developed by an individual or under the banner
of an organisation known as?
i. Software ii. Software License
iii. Shareware iv. Software Piracy
2. Which of the following is a kind of software that is available for use at no cost or for an optional fee, but
usually with one or more restricted usage rights?
i. Open Source ii. Freeware
iii. Shareware iv. Proprietary
3. Which of the following software license does not allow you to sell, copy or distribute the software?
i. Shareware ii. Freeware
iii. Open Source iv. Proprietary
4. Which among the following is a computer software that is available with source code which permits
the users to study, change and improve and at times also to distribute the software or update source code?
i. Open Source ii. Proprietary
iii. Freeware iv. Shareware
5. Shareware is also termed as ............................ .
i. Trialware ii. Demoware
iii. Both i and ii iv. Open Source
Ans. 1. i. 2. ii. 3. iv. 4. i. 5. iii.
SECTION B
(Subjective Type Questions)
A. Short answer type questions.
1. What is meant by Cyber Ethics?
Ans. ‘Cyber Ethics’ is an ethical approach or responsibility that should be followed while using the application
or resources of Internet.
2. It is usually said that we should avoid typing messages in capital letters while writing e-mails. Give a
reason for the same.
Ans. We should avoid typing messages in capital letters while writing e-mails as it looks impolite and considered
as shouting.
3. Define plagiarism.
Ans. Plagiarism is the act of copying someone else’s work and publishing and pretending as if it is one’s own
work. This can include copying of texts, media and even ideas.
4. What are digital property rights? What all is considered a part of the digital property?
Ans. ‘Digital Property Right’ is the legal right that covers the privileges of an individual for the security of his
digital property.
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