Open Source Software
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OSS Licensing and Legal Issues1.Question 1 What are some considerations that go into OSS license selection (Select all answers that apply)? 1 / 1 point  How much you want to charge for buying software based on the project  Policy on patents Correct Patent policy should be considered if relevant How the code will be used (i.e. good or evil) Should all modifications be public (restrictive vs permissive) Correct This is a critical choice to make 2.Question 2 Which of the following is a "copyleft" license? 1 / 1 point  BSD  GPL Correct The GPL is a restrictive license 3.Question 3 FUD stands for: 1 / 1 point Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt Elmer Fud(d) Free Unsupported Development Failure, Unbelievable and Damaged Fitbit, USB and Dirty Correct FUD stands for Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt 4.Question 4 Select the true statement: 1 / 1 point If you include OSS components in your project, you must release the full source for all components OSS and Closed Source Software can co-exist in a product, but careful analysis should be done to make sure proper boundaries are respected and enforced Correct Experienced companies navigate this issue successfully all the time 5.Question 5 Select the true statement: 1 / 1 point Use of OSS has no predetermined effect on legal costs. It can lower them, since proper license enforcement can be built-in early, or it can raise them by having more people pick at the code if attribution has been sloppy Use of OSS increases legal costs as compared to closed source, as all code must be audited carefully Correct Legal issues arise in any context. Leadership vs. Control and Why Projects Fail1.Question 1 The abbreviation BDFL stands for: 1 / 1 point Bad Drama From Litterers Better Delivery From Licensing Big Data For Linux Benevolent Dictator For Life Correct The abbreviation BDFL stands for Benevolent Dictator For Life 2.Question 2 The job of a mentor includes: 1 / 1 point Training new project contributors in how to submit their work successfully in the right form Correct Proper training leads to more less and more efficient work in the long run Knowing when to eject someone from a project because their work is not of high enough quality Teaching contributors how to handle criticism, as well as how to give constructive criticism Correct This is a critical task for a successful project Finding ways to empower people to give their maximum contribution Correct People's talents should be unleashed 3.Question 3 If a project fails in the sense that it stops moving forward, it is likely because (Select all answers that may apply): 1 / 1 point It is just too hard to start a new project There is insufficient interest in the wider community of developers Correct If no one cares it is hard to do much Leadership is poor Correct This drives potential contributors away and weakens a product There are not enough developers contributing Correct Someone has to do it 4.Question 4 Which statement is true? 1 / 1 point A project can start without a clear idea of what license to follow, and it can adopt it later, as needed A project should have a clear license to begin with. It may possibly make a change later if it really needs to, but that is often non-trivial if there are quite a few contributors Correct Many contributors want a clear sense of where there work is going and want to make sure it is not "stolen" from them without attribution or compensation. 5.Question 5 Most open source projects fail in the sense that they stagnate and fade away. Is this bad? 1 / 1 point It is not bad. Many seeds are planted and only some bloom, and it is difficult to predict which ones. It is always good to encourage a lot of new ideas and methods, and let them compete until the winners emerge. It is bad. It is a waste of time and effort that could be better spent. Correct Trying a new project is important, it is hard to tell the future |