MCQ IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

Detailed explanation-1: -Software piracy is the unauthorized use, copying or distribution of copyrighted software. It may take many forms, including: Unauthorized copying of software programs purchased legitimately, sometimes known as “end-user” piracy. Gaining illegal access to protected software, also known as “cracking"

Detailed explanation-2: -Software piracy examples include activities such as an end-user installing a single-use license on multiple computers, a holidaymaker buying a pirated copy of a piece of software in the Far East or the mass distribution of illegally obtained software.

Detailed explanation-3: -Software piracy describes the act of illegally using, copying, or distributing software without ownership or legal rights. The majority of software today is purchased as a single-user license, meaning that only one computer may have that software installed on it at one time.

Detailed explanation-4: -Piracy is theft Copying software or digital content without permission of the content creator is stealing. It is no different than shoplifting the same program from a computer store.