Which of the Following Describes the Difference Between Open Source

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the difference between open source and commercial operating systems?

• A) Open source operating systems only run on desktop computers, whereas commercial operating systems run on servers.
• B) Open source operating systems run on standard and non-standard hardware, whereas commercial operating systems only run on specific hardware.
• C) Open source operating systems can be downloaded and used by everyone, whereas commercial operating systems can only be used by companies.
• D) Open source operating systems are usually provided free of charge, whereas most commercial operating systems are usually provided at some cost.

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Definitions:

Nominal

Pertaining to data classification where categories are named in an unordered manner, used for qualitative, non-numerical information.

Level Of Measurement

The nature of information within data, including nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio categories, reflecting the degree of quantitative information they hold.

Learning Management System

A software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, and delivery of educational courses, training programs, or learning and development programs.

Software Application

A program or suite of programs designed to perform a specific task or solve specific problems for users.