Open Source code can be viewed and downloaded by anyone and then modified to suit the individuals or organisations needs.

ETHICS IN COMPUTING

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Open Source code can be viewed and downloaded by anyone and then modified to suit the individuals or organisation’s needs.

A	True
B	False
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -An open source software license is free of charge and redistribution is allowed to anyone without any restriction. The source code must be made available so that the receiving party will be able to improve or modify it.

Detailed explanation-2: -Open source code is usually stored in a public repository and shared publicly. Anyone can access the repository to use the code independently or contribute improvements to the design and functionality of the overall project.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is “Open Source” software? Generally, Open Source software is software that can be freely accessed, used, changed, and shared (in modified or unmodified form) by anyone. Open source software is made by many people, and distributed under licenses that comply with the Open Source Definition.

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