Producers of Computer Software Are Plagued with the Problem of "Pirating

question 172

Multiple Choice

Producers of computer software are plagued with the problem of "pirating," that is, many people copy software legally purchased by others.The industry estimates that for each legal copy of a program, there are two pirated copies in use.The industry wants strict laws for the enforcement of its "intellectual property rights," but enforcement is obviously very difficult.Economists call this problem

• A)depletability.
• B)externality.
• C)durability.
• D)nonexcludability.

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Definitions:

Test Norms

Statistical standards that describe the distribution of scores obtained by a specific group of test takers, which serve as a reference point to interpret individual scores.

Test Reliability

The degree to which an assessment tool produces stable and consistent results.

Test Outcome Data

Quantitative or qualitative information resulting from the administration of tests, used to measure performance, ability, or aptitude.

Standardised

Modified to conform to a set norm or standard, often to ensure consistency and comparability across different instances or cases.