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A company uses proprietary software but wants to customize it. What is the most likely outcome?

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Intro to Computing - How Software Works
A company uses proprietary software but wants to customize it. What is the most likely outcome?
AThey must request permission or pay for customization rights
BThey can redistribute the modified software freely
CThey can access and change the source code anytime
DThey can modify the software freely since they own it
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand proprietary software restrictions

    Proprietary software usually restricts modification without permission or additional fees.

  2. Step 2: Analyze the options

    They must request permission or pay for customization rights correctly states that permission or payment is needed to customize proprietary software.

  3. Final Answer:

    They must request permission or pay for customization rights -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Proprietary software customization = permission needed [OK]
Quick Trick: Proprietary software needs permission to modify [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Assuming ownership means free modification
  • Thinking source code is always accessible
  • Believing redistribution is allowed without consent

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