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ASelling a program at below its listed price
BInstalling a program on a networked server
CReselling a program after the licence expires
DUsing software without holding a licence
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Using software without holding a licence
1. Copying copyrighted software, games, and movies without paying is a form of unauthorized use.
2. Piracy is defined as using software without a licence.
3. It takes revenue away from the company that developed the program, usually at great cost.
4. It includes making counterfeit discs to sell as well as personal copying to share with friends.
_Source: OpenStax Introduction to Business (CC BY 4.0), Ch 13 "Using Technology to Manage Information", section 13.5 Data Security Issues_
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