7.2 Ethics&Ownership.copyright_issues

Question 1

What is software piracy?

Answer 1

using or making illegal copies of software

Question 2

What is a product key used for in software?

Answer 2

It is a security method used to protect against illegal copies or use.

Question 3

What does Digital Rights Management (DRM) do?

Answer 3

It controls access to copyrighted material.

Question 4

What is the Free Software Foundation?

Answer 4

An organisation promoting the free distribution of software, giving users the freedom to run, copy, change, or adapt the code.

Question 5

What is the Open Source Initiative?

Answer 5

An organisation that supports free software development with a focus on the practical outcomes of open collaboration.

Question 6

What is freeware?

Answer 6

Software that can be downloaded free of charge but is still protected by copyright and cannot be modified or repurposed.

Question 7

What is shareware?

Answer 7

Software that is free to use for a trial period, with full access granted after purchasing the full version.

Question 8

Is it legal to make a copy of software and give it away or sell it?

Answer 8

No, it is illegal to copy software and distribute it without permission.

Question 9

Can software be used on multiple computers without a special licence?

Answer 9

No, a multi-use licence is required to legally use software on a network or multiple computers.

Question 10

Is it legal to use code from copyrighted software in your own project without permission?

Answer 10

No, using copyrighted code without the copyright holder’s permission is illegal.

Question 11

Can a software package be rented out without permission?

Answer 11

No, renting out software without permission is illegal

Question 12

Is it legal to use the name of copyrighted software on another software product?

Answer 12

No, using a copyrighted software name without agreement is illegal.

Question 13

What is the purpose of a product key during software installation?

Answer 13

To ensure the software being installed is a legitimate, licensed copy.

Question 14

What must a user agree to during software installation?

Answer 14

The licence agreement, usually by clicking a button or checkbox

Question 15

How does packaging help prevent software piracy?

Answer 15

Genuine software packaging often includes a hologram sticker warning against illegal copying.

Question 16

What is the purpose of requiring a CD/DVD/memory stick to be in the drive to run software?

Answer 16

To prevent illegal copying and multiple or network use of the software

Question 17

What is a dongle in the context of software protection?

Answer 17

A physical device that must be plugged into a USB port for the software to run, helping to prevent unauthorised use.

Question 18

What is the role of the Federation Against Software Theft (FAST)?

Answer 18

To protect the UK software industry by prosecuting copyright infringements.

Question 19

What was the original purpose of Digital Rights Management (DRM)?

Answer 19

To control what devices a CD could play on, helping to prevent illegal copying.

Question 20

How does modern DRM work?

Answer 20

It uses protection software to control copying and usage of digital media such as music, videos, and ebooks.

Question 21

Give an example of a restriction DRM might impose on a user.

Answer 21

Allowing a music file to be streamed but not copied, or limiting an ebook to one device.

Question 22

What happens if a user attempts to break DRM copyright protection?

Answer 22

The copy created will be defective and will not work

Question 23

How does DRM control access through licensing?

Answer 23

Products may include a key that licenses a single user on one device, which must be registered.

Question 24

How does Apple Music use DRM?

Answer 24

It prevents users from downloading all music during a free trial and then cancelling the subscription.

Question 25

What is commercial software?

Answer 25

Software available for a fee, with a licence for use on a single device or multiple devices, and is fully protected by copyright.

Question 26

Can code from commercial software be reused without permission?

Answer 26

No, none of the code can be used without prior consent from the copyright owner.

Question 27

What do the Free Software Foundation and the Open Source Initiative promote?

Answer 27

They promote the freedom to run, copy, change, and adapt software.

Question 28

What are the four freedoms of free software?

Answer 28

1. Run the software for any legal purpose 2. Study and modify the source code 3. Redistribute the software 4. Distribute modified versions of the software

Question 29

Do users need permission to exercise the four freedoms of free software?

Answer 29

No, but there are certain conditions and restrictions

Question 30

Name one restriction on using open source code.

Answer 30

You cannot add source code from software that is not also free or open source

Question 31

What is the Free Software Foundation’s focus?

Answer 31

The rights and freedoms of the recipient of the software

Question 32

What is the Open Source Initiative’s focus?

Answer 32

The practical benefits of free software, especially collaboration and development.

Question 33

What is the principle of Free Redistribution in the OSI?

Answer 33

The licence must allow the software to be sold or given away without royalty.

Question 34

What must be included according to the OSI’s Source Code principle?

Answer 34

The source code must be available in a modifiable and usable form.

Question 35

What does the Derived Works principle allow?

Answer 35

Modifications and derivative works that can be redistributed under the same licence.

Question 36

What does Integrity of the Author’s Source Code allow?

Answer 36

Distribution of patch files for modified builds and requires modified versions to have different names or numbers.

Question 37

What is prohibited by the No Discrimination Against Persons or Groups principle?

Answer 37

The licence must not discriminate against individuals or groups lmao

Question 38

What does No Discrimination Against Fields of Endeavour mean?

Answer 38

The software must be usable in any field, such as business or research

Question 39

What is the Distribution of License principle?

Answer 39

Licence rights must apply to all recipients without needing an additional licence

Question 40

What does License Must Not Be Specific to a Product mean?

Answer 40

Licence rights should not be dependent on being part of a particular software package.

Question 41

What restriction is disallowed under the License Must Not Restrict Other Software principle?

Answer 41

The licence cannot require other distributed software to also be open source

Question 42

What is the Technology-Neutral requirement for OSI-approved licences?

Answer 42

No licence condition may depend on specific technology or interface styles

Question 43

What is freeware?

Answer 43

Freeware is software that can be downloaded and used free of charge, such as Adobe Reader or Skype.

Question 44

Is freeware protected by copyright?

Answer 44

Yes, freeware is subject to copyright laws, and users must agree to terms and conditions.

Question 45

Can users modify the source code of freeware?

Answer 45

No, users cannot study or modify freeware source code

Question 46

What is shareware?

Answer 46

Shareware is software offered for free for a trial period, after which a fee must be paid to continue using it.

Question 47

What happens after paying for shareware?

Answer 47

The user is registered, and they receive full access to features, updates, and support.

Question 48

Are users allowed to use or modify shareware source code?

Answer 48

No, shareware is protected by copyright and source code use requires permission.

Question 49

Do trial versions of shareware include all features?

Answer 49

No, some features are often disabled or limited until the full version is purchased.