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What is the appropriate term that should be used for software whose source code is available and the user can utilize it according to their needs?

A. Free Software

B. Open Source Software

C. Free and Open Source Software

D. Any of the above

Correct Answer :

C. Free and Open Source Software


Software is considered to be Free and Open Source when its source code is available to the public and anyone can have access to it, view it, modify it or use it according to their needs.

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Which of the following is a type of Software Maintenance in SDLC?

A. Corrective Maintenance

B. Adaptive Maintenance

C. Perfective Maintenance

D. All of the above

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When was Free and Open Source Software first seen in the market?

A. 1960-70

B. 1970-80

C. 1990-95

D. After 1995

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Choose among the additional options to make your server more secure?

A. Keep an eye on unused ports

B. Update your Linux Distribution time to time

C. Connect to networks when required

D. Make Console Access Secure

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Which of the following categories stand opposite to Free and Open Source Software? (Choose any two of the given options.)

A. Proprietary Software

B. Secondary Software

C. Closed Source Software

D. Virtual Source Software

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Which of the Freedoms gives the user the right to use the software according to his/her needs?

A. Freedom 0

B. Freedom 1

C. Freedom 2

D. Freedom 3

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Which of the Freedoms gives the user the right to study the working of the software and allows user to change it accordingly?

A. Freedom 0

B. Freedom 1

C. Freedom 2

D. Freedom 3

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What is the Basic Requirement for a Software to be Open and Free Standard?

A. No restrictions in acclimating executions

B. Should be free of cost.

C. No Restrictions on commercial use.

D. No Restriction on further modification.

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Which of the following software maintenance process models is used when little changes are to be made in a software?

A. Primary model

B. Secondary model

C. Tertiary model

D. Any of the above

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Which scheme would you choose to classify the components or would rather use the scheme to characterize the components?

A. Prieto-Diaz's classification scheme

B. COCOMO

C. Ricardo-Diaz's classification scheme

D. None of the Above

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Which of the Freedoms gives the user the right to distribute the modified versions of the software and also is an extension of Freedom 2?

A. Freedom 0

B. Freedom 1

C. Freedom 2

D. Freedom 3

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What would you term the procedure that is successful in maintaining a prominent web interface to the storehouse?

A. Storehouse Maintenance

B. Searching

C. Web Interface Model

D. None of the Above

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Which of the criteria restricts the interoperable usage of a FREE AND OPEN STANDARD SOFTWARE?

A. Availability

B. Patents

C. No Agreements

D. No intentional secrets

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What do you infer from the term FREE SOFTWARE?

A. No money required to use

B. Comes as a complimentary gift when you purchase a Paid Software

C. Gives user the freedom to use it as they want.

D. Available Everywhere.

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What do you call the technique of storing encrypted user passwords in Linux?

A. System Password Management

B. Shadow Password

C. Encrypted Password

D. None of these

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Which of the following statements is true?
a) In Software Reengineering methodology reverse engineering cycle is followed.
b) In Software Reengineering methodology forward engineering cycle is followed.
Options:

A. Only i is true

B. Only ii is true

C. Both i and ii are true

D. None of them is true

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Which of the following is considered as one of the major advantages of Free and Open Source Software?

A. Platform Independent

B. No redesign required

C. Version Control

D. Community Based Development

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In which phase do the users who require the software to fall into?

A. Download and Install

B. End-Use

C. Communicate Experience

D. None of these

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What is the least amount of memory you would require to run a Linux?

A. 2 Megabyte (Mb)

B. 4 Megabyte (Mb)

C. 16 Megabyte (Mb)

D. 64 Megabyte (Mb)

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The no. of stages in an Open Source Development model are:

A. 6

B. 7

C. 8

D. 9

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Which of the following analysis methods come under Static Analysis Tools?

A. Code Walkthrough

B. Code Inspection

C. None of the Above

D. Both a. & b.

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Full Form of SSH?

A. Server Secure Hub

B. Security in Server Hub

C. Secure Shell

D. Secure Server Hub

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Select out the two unreliable features of Telnet.

A. Decoded Transmission of Data

B. Less no. of port access

C. Remote access

D. Telnet ports are often left open

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What is the appropriate term that should be used for software whose source code is available and the user can utilize it according to their needs?

A. Free Software

B. Open Source Software

C. Free and Open Source Software

D. Any of the above

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What all hardware components are required by a Linux to function properly. Select from the options below:

A. Hard Drive

B. CD-ROM Drive

C. Joystick

D. High-End Processors

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Which of the following is considered as one of the major drawbacks of Free and Open Source Software?

A. Free Dispersion of Software

B. Source Code Availability

C. Involvement of many developers

D. Dependence on unpaid volunteers

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In which of the program analysis, strategies require the program to be executed and its genuine conduct recorded?

A. Static Analysis Tools

B. Dynamic Analysis Tools

C. None of the above

D. Both 1. & 2.

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Open Source Hardware should not restrict any user-no matter if used for commercial purpose from making profits out of the design or selling the Open Source Hardware ProjectThis is a regulation followed by Open Source Hardware in which of the following percept?

A. Redistribution at no cost

B. Freedom of Modification

C. Scope

D. Free to Use

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What are the major factors that affect software maintenance?
a) Degree of change in the functionalities & Cost of maintenance
b) Dangers in undertaking any actions or updating
c) Team working on it
d) No. of Employees on the client side
Options:

A. Only 1

B. 1 & 2 Both

C. 3 & 4 Both

D. All of the above

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Documentation can come in numerous ________ and can target various ________.Choose the correct options.

A. Languages- Developers

B. Languages-Crowd

C. Structure-Developers

D. Structure-Crowd

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Why should we classify components depending upon the characteristics of the same?
a) As to build up a viable ordering and capacity conspire.
b) So that it is easy to organize them.

A. Only 1

B. Only 2

C. Both 1 & 2

D. None of the above