SOFTWARE ENGINEERING ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES
SOFTWARE LICENSING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Software licensing terms and conditions usually include fair use of the software, the limitations of liability, warranties and disclaimers. They also specify protections if the software or its use infringes on the intellectual property rights of others. Software licenses typically are proprietary, free or open source.
Detailed explanation-2: -Proprietary software consists of software that is licensed by the copyright holder under very specific conditions. In general, you can use the software, but you are not allowed to modify the software or distribute it to others.
Detailed explanation-3: -A software license is a legal instrument (usually by way of contract law, with or without printed material) governing the use or redistribution of software.