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FC0-U71 · Question #142

An application stops working after 30 days and then prompts the user to input some information. Which of the following will fix this issue?

The correct answer is C. Product key. An application prompting for information after a trial period typically indicates it requires activation to resume full functionality.

Applications and Software

Question

An application stops working after 30 days and then prompts the user to input some information. Which of the following will fix this issue?

Options

  • AIP address
  • BMAC address
  • CProduct key
  • DPassword

How the community answered

(54 responses)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    87% (47)
  • D
    7% (4)

Why each option

An application prompting for information after a trial period typically indicates it requires activation to resume full functionality.

AIP address

An IP address identifies a device on a network and is not used for software activation.

BMAC address

A MAC address is a unique identifier for a network interface controller and is not used for software activation.

CProduct keyCorrect

A product key, also known as a license key, is a specific software-based key that validates a software product. When an application stops working after a trial period and requests information, it typically requires a product key to activate the full, licensed version and resume normal operation.

DPassword

A password is used for user authentication and access, not for activating software licenses.

Concept tested: Software licensing and activation

Topics

#Software licensing#Software activation#Product keys#Trial software

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