Question

Which of the following is a characteristic of open-source software?

Options

• It is free of cost and can be modified by anyone.

• It is free of cost, but cannot be modified.

• It requires a fee for usage and modification.

• It is available for purchase and cannot be shared.

Answer 1

It is free of cost and can be modified by anyone.

Explanation:

Open-source software is software whose source code is publicly available. It allows users to use, modify, and distribute the software freely.