Open-Source Software Is Best Used When Cost Is an Issue

question 41

True/False

Open-source software is best used when cost is an issue.

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Definitions:

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, with holders typically having voting rights and dividend eligibility.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, often with fixed dividends.

Trading Securities

These are debt or equity securities that are purchased primarily for selling in the near term with the intent of generating short-term profits.

Held-to-maturity Securities

Debt securities which a company has the positive intent and ability to hold until maturity.