Subsection 1.7. Ethics and ownership for Computer Science, A Level - revisedeck

1.7. Ethics and ownership

A subsection of Computer Science, 9608, through 1. Theory Fundamentals

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Three types of software licensing and four descriptions are shown in the table below. Put a tick (✓) in each row to match each description to the appropriate type of software licensing. Type of software Description Open source Shareware Commercial Software is purchased before it can be used Source code comes with the software Software is provided free on a trial basis The software can be modified by the user

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2016

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Three types of software licensing and four descriptions are shown in the table below. Put a tick (✓) in each row to match each description to the appropriate type of software licensing. Type of software Description Open source Shareware Commercial Software is purchased before it can be used Source code comes with the software Software is provided free on a trial basis The software can be modified by the user

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2016

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A company needs new software to manage its accounts. It is evaluating two different options. One option is open source software and the other is commercial software. Explain what is meant by open source software. Explain what is meant by commercial software. The company has decided to purchase commercial software. Identify four benefits to the company in choosing the commercial software option.

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2016

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Draw one line from each software licence to its correct description. Software licence Description A limited version of the software could be released and downloaded by anyone, but users would need to pay to unlock additional features. Shareware A licence must be purchased to use the software. Open Source Users cannot download the software over the Internet. Commercial The original source code is made available for other developers who can then modify and improve the software.

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2021

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Hugo has produced a program for mobile phones. He needs to decide whether to use an Open Source licence or to distribute the app as shareware. Describe what is meant by Open Source licence and shareware. Open Source Shareware Tick (3) one box to indicate the licence Hugo should use. Justify your choice. Open Source Shareware Justification

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2018

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