Software Licensing Quiz

When must a software license agreement be accepted when using proprietary software?

A software license agreement is accepted before using the software.

Copyrights will protect

Correct. Copyrights will protect the original work for the duration of the author's life plus 70 years.

Which of the following statements applies to an open source software license?

Correct. Open source software is is made freely available as source code to enhance and distribute the software. Note: Open source may be commercial and carry a cost.

Which of the following statements applies to a proprietary software license?

Correct. Proprietary software gives you the right to use the software but is not yours to own.

What rights does the End User License Agreement for proprietary software typically give to purchasers?

Correct. The End User License agreement typically only gives purchasers the right to use the software.

The End User License Agreements is a contract between the Licensor and the

Correct. The End User License is a contract between the Licensor and the purchaser that gives the purchaser the right to use the software.

The End User License Agreement for proprietary software

Correct. The agreement limits modifying proprietary software.

The proprietary software license agreement gives the purchaser the right to

Correct. The proprietary software license agreement gives the purchaser the right to use the software.

What will prevent others from making, selling, or using an invention for 20 years?

The patent will prevent others from making, selling, or using the invention for 20 years from the application filing date.

What will protect the original work and the creation of inventive concepts?

The patent will protect the original work and the inventive concepts.

What will violate a proprietary software agreement?

You must surrender rights to use the software after rejecting the agreement.