Open Source Software Knowledge Test

What is the primary purpose of the Apache Software Foundation?

• To support the development of open-source software projects.

• To provide cloud hosting services.

• To promote proprietary software development.

• To create hardware products.

Which operating system is associated with the Berkeley Software Distribution?

• Windows

• MacOS

• BSD

• Linux

What is the main function of the Mozilla Firefox web browser?

• To play video games

• The main function of the Mozilla Firefox web browser is to enable users to browse the internet.

• To create and edit documents

• To manage system files

Who founded Wikipedia and when was it launched?

• Tim Berners-Lee, launched in December 1995

• Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger, launched in January 2001

• Mark Zuckerberg, launched in March 2004

• Larry Page and Sergey Brin, launched in September 1998

What type of software is Joomla?

• E-commerce Platform

• Graphic Design Software

• Operating System

• Content Management System (CMS)

What does GNU stand for in the context of the GNU Compiler Collection?

• Generalized Network Utility

• GNU's New Unix

• GNU's Not Unix

• GNU's Not Universal

What is LibreOffice primarily used for?

• Graphic design software

• Office suite for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.

• Web development tool

• Database management system

Which programming languages does the GNU Compiler Collection support?

• Ruby

• Java

• Python

• C, C++, Objective-C, Fortran, Ada, Go

What is the significance of open source software?

• It eliminates the need for collaboration among developers.

• The significance of open source software lies in its ability to promote collaboration, transparency, and innovation in software development.

• It guarantees that software will always be free of bugs.

• It restricts access to the source code.

How does Wikipedia ensure the accuracy of its content?

• Wikipedia ensures accuracy through community editing, citation requirements, and a transparent edit history.

• Content is verified by a single editor before publication.

• Wikipedia relies solely on expert reviews for accuracy.

• All articles are locked and cannot be edited by users.