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Licensing types Flashcards

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What does GNU stand for in the context of the GNU General Public License?

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GNU stands for ‘GNU’s Not Unix’.

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True or False: The GNU General Public License allows software to be freely modified and redistributed.

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True.

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Which version of the GNU General Public License was released in 1991?

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GNU General Public License version 2.

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Fill in the blank: The GNU General Public License is designed to promote ______ software.

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free.

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What is a key requirement when distributing software under the GNU GPL?

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You must provide the source code or make it available.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a requirement of the GNU GPL? A) Granting rights to modify B) Providing source code C) Charging for the software

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C) Charging for the software.

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What is the primary purpose of the GNU General Public License?

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To ensure end users have the freedom to run, study, change, and share software.

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True or False: Software licensed under the GNU GPL can be used in proprietary software without restrictions.

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False.

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In what year was the first version of the GNU General Public License released?

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1989.

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What does it mean for software to be ‘copylefted’?

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It means that derivative works must also be distributed under the same license.

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Short Answer: Name one popular software that is licensed under the GNU General Public License.

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Linux.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following licenses is a variant of the GPL? A) MIT License B) Apache License C) LGPL

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C) LGPL.

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Fill in the blank: The GNU General Public License aims to protect the ______ of software.

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freedom.

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True or False: The GNU GPL allows for software to be combined with proprietary software.

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False.

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What is the significance of the GNU General Public License in software development?

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It promotes collaboration and sharing among developers.

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What is the primary purpose of a Creative Commons license?

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To allow creators to share their work legally while retaining some rights.

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True or False: A Creative Commons license allows for commercial use of the work by default.

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False

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Fill in the blank: The _______ license allows others to remix, tweak, and build upon a work even for commercial purposes.

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CC BY

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Which Creative Commons license requires attribution and does not allow derivatives?

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CC BY-ND

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What does the ‘SA’ in CC BY-SA stand for?

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ShareAlike

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following licenses allows users to use the work for non-commercial purposes only? A) CC BY B) CC BY-NC C) CC BY-SA

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B) CC BY-NC

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What is the main restriction of the CC BY-NC license?

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It prohibits commercial use of the work.

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True or False: A work under a CC BY license can be used without giving credit to the original creator.

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False

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What does ‘CC’ stand for in Creative Commons?

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Creative Commons

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Fill in the blank: The _______ license allows for redistribution, commercial and non-commercial, as long as the original creator is credited.
CC BY
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Which license is often used for educational materials to ensure they can be freely used and adapted?
CC BY-SA
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Multiple Choice: Which Creative Commons license allows for the least restrictions? A) CC BY B) CC BY-NC C) CC BY-NC-SA
A) CC BY
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What does the 'ND' in CC BY-ND indicate about the work?
No derivatives are allowed.
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True or False: Creative Commons licenses are legally binding.
True
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Short Answer: Name one benefit of using a Creative Commons license for a creator.
It increases the visibility and reach of their work.
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What does MIT stand for in the context of the MIT License?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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True or False: The MIT License is a permissive free software license.
True
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What is the primary purpose of the MIT License?
To allow software to be freely used, modified, and distributed.
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Fill in the blank: The MIT License is known for its _____ and simplicity.
clarity
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement of the MIT License? (a) Attribution, (b) Copyleft, (c) License inclusion
b) Copyleft
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What type of software can use the MIT License?
Any software, including proprietary and open-source software.
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True or False: The MIT License requires that modified versions of the software be open-sourced.
False
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What must be included in all copies or substantial portions of the software under the MIT License?
The original copyright notice and permission notice.
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Short Answer: Who created the MIT License?
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key feature of the MIT License? (a) Mandatory sharing of source code, (b) Allows commercial use, (c) Requires payment for use
b) Allows commercial use
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True or False: The MIT License offers warranty for the software.
False
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Fill in the blank: The MIT License is often favored for its _____ in software projects.
flexibility
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What is a common alternative to the MIT License?
GNU General Public License (GPL)
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Short Answer: What does 'permissive license' mean?
It allows software to be used, modified, and distributed with minimal restrictions.
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Multiple Choice: Which statement is true about the MIT License? (a) It requires derivative works to be licensed under the same terms, (b) It allows private modification without distribution, (c) It is not compatible with proprietary software.
b) It allows private modification without distribution.
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What is the public domain?
The public domain consists of creative works that are not protected by intellectual property laws.
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True or False: Works in the public domain can be freely used by anyone without permission.
True
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Fill in the blank: Works enter the public domain when their copyright has ______.
expired
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Which of the following is NOT a way a work can enter the public domain? A) Expiration of copyright B) Author's decision C) Registration with a copyright office
C) Registration with a copyright office
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What is one benefit of public domain works?
They can be used without permission or payment.
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Short Answer: Name one example of a work that is in the public domain.
Shakespeare's plays
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True or False: All government publications are in the public domain.
True
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What is the duration of copyright protection for works created after January 1, 1978?
Life of the author plus 70 years.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following can be considered public domain? A) A work created by a government employee B) A book published in 1920 C) A work for which copyright was never claimed D) All of the above
D) All of the above
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Fill in the blank: The public domain is important for ______, allowing cultural and educational growth.
innovation
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What is a common misconception about public domain works?
That they are always old or outdated.
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True or False: You can modify and distribute public domain works without restrictions.
True
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What is the significance of the Copyright Term Extension Act?
It extended the duration of copyright protection, delaying works entering the public domain.
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Short Answer: How can a work be placed in the public domain voluntarily?
By the author dedicating it to the public domain.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a reason for a work to enter public domain? A) Expiration of copyright B) Dedication by the author C) Copyright infringement D) Failure to renew copyright
C) Copyright infringement

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