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220-1102 · Question #570

A user wants to acquire antivirus software for a SOHO PC. A technician recommends a licensed software product, but the user does not want to pay for a license. Which of the following license types…

The correct answer is B. Open-source. When a user seeks free antivirus software for a SOHO PC and declines paid options, a technician should recommend a specific license type that allows for no-cost usage.

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Question

A user wants to acquire antivirus software for a SOHO PC. A technician recommends a licensed software product, but the user does not want to pay for a license. Which of the following license types should the technician recommend?

Options

  • ACorporate
  • BOpen-source
  • CPersonal
  • DEnterprise

How the community answered

(26 responses)
  • A
    12% (3)
  • B
    81% (21)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    4% (1)

Why each option

When a user seeks free antivirus software for a SOHO PC and declines paid options, a technician should recommend a specific license type that allows for no-cost usage.

ACorporate

Corporate licenses are for businesses and typically involve significant costs, which goes against the user's requirement for a free solution.

BOpen-sourceCorrect

Open-source software provides users with access to the source code and typically allows for free usage, distribution, and modification, making it a suitable recommendation when a user explicitly states they do not want to pay for a license. Many antivirus products offer free, open-source versions or free tiers based on this licensing model.

CPersonal

Personal licenses are for individual use but still usually require payment, unless specifically a free tier or trial, which isn't guaranteed by the term 'personal'.

DEnterprise

Enterprise licenses are designed for large organizations and are even more expensive and complex than corporate licenses.

Concept tested: Software licensing types

Source: https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/categories.html

Topics

#Antivirus software#Software licensing#Open-source software#Security solutions

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