Which of the Following Is a Drawback to Patents

question 396

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a drawback to patents:

• A) the application process is easy
• B) the application process is cheap
• C) the application process is not time-consuming
• D) the approval process usually takes about two years
• E) all of the other specific choices are correct

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Definitions:

Open Source

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System Preference

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Control Panels

A graphical interface in software that allows users to configure settings and control the operation of various aspects of their computer or software.

Mission Control

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