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sabina

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What is the general term for software whose source code is made available for free and permits users to use, change, and improve it?
 
  A) shareware tools B) open source C) open software D) sourceware tools

Question 2

This software would be useful to illustrate a numerical concept such as the difference between electoral votes and popular votes.
 
  A) word processing program B) spreadsheet program C) presentation program D) graphics program



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Answer to Question 1

B) open source

Answer to Question 2

B) spreadsheet program



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