Sophie Black Works as a Computer Programmer for a Software

question 50

Multiple Choice

Sophie Black works as a computer programmer for a software company.Her boss, Mike Jones, is responsible for developing a new software game for the Wii.After completion of the project, Mike gives all of the team members a free copy of the game without consent from the company.Sophie is a little hesitant and unsure about accepting the game because legally it would be considered _________.

• A)Counterfeit software
• B)Pirated software
• C)Ethical software
• D)Governance software

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