Open Source Development Quiz

What is the primary goal of the Free Software Foundation (FSF)?

• To promote proprietary software

• To eliminate restrictions on copying and redistribution of software

• To develop only commercial software

• To restrict access to source code

Which of the following is a characteristic of the GNU General Public License (GPL)?

• Allows proprietary software to link to it

• Does not allow modification of the source code

• Requires derivative works to also be licensed under GPL

• Permits redistribution without any conditions

What is the purpose of version control systems in software development?

• To track and manage changes to source code

• To manage hardware resources

• To compile the source code

• To create user documentation

What does the term 'black box testing' refer to?

• Testing the hardware components

• Testing only the user interface

• Testing without knowledge of the internal code structure

• Testing the internal workings of the software

Which of the following is a common tool used for issue tracking in open source projects?

• Photoshop

• Bugzilla

• AutoCAD

• Microsoft Word

What is the primary focus of open source software development?

• Proprietary software

• Closed development

• Community collaboration

• Profit maximization

Which of the following is a well-known open source license?

• Microsoft License

• Apple License

• MIT License

• Oracle License

What is the role of a Documentation Writer in an open source project?

• To ensure usability through documentation

• To manage finances

• To write code

• To lead the project

Which tool is commonly used for version control in open source projects?

• Notepad

• Adobe Photoshop

• Microsoft Word

• Subversion (SVN)

What is a common misconception about contributing to open source projects?

• Anyone can contribute

• You need to be a hacker

• Documentation is important

• Community feedback is valuable