Software that can be altered or redistributed under a license requiring all modified versions to also be open-source and free is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Software that can be altered or redistributed under a license requiring all modified versions to also be open-source and free is called:
A. Commercial Shareware Kits
B. Firmware Package Code
C. Copyleft / GNU General Public License Software
D. Proprietary Software
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Copyleft licenses (like the GPL) ensure that open-source software remains open source, requiring any derivatives or modifications to be distributed under the same open conditions.

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A specialized program that translates an entire high-level source code file into machine language all at once, creating an executable file, is known as a/an:
A. Compiler
B. Linker
C. Interpreter
D. Assembler

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A compiler translates the entire source code into machine code in one single operation before execution, whereas an interpreter does it line-by-line.

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A system program that copies an executable program from secondary storage into main memory (RAM) so that it is ready for immediate CPU execution is called a:
A. Device Driver
B. Loader
C. Linker
D. Compiler

Correct Answer: Option B


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What is the difference between a batch OS and a time-sharing OS?
A. No difference
B. Batch is interactive; time-sharing is not
C. Batch processes multiple users; time-sharing processes one at a time
D. Batch processes jobs sequentially; time-sharing allows interactive multi-user

Correct Answer: Option D


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