Given below are two statements. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Statement I:Shareware is software that users can try out for a trial period only, before being charged.

Statement II:Freeware is software that users can download free of charge, but they cannot modify the source code in any way.

ABoth Statement I and Statement II are true ✓ Correct

BBoth Statement I and Statement II are false

CStatement I is true but Statement II is false

DStatement I is false but Statement II is true

Correct answer: (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are true

Explanation

Statement 1 is true, as shareware may be tried free for a trial period before payment is required.

Shareware lets users evaluate the software fully before deciding to buy it.

Statement 2 is true, as freeware can be downloaded free of charge but its source code cannot be modified.

Freeware is free to use yet remains closed, unlike open-source software.

Both descriptions correctly distinguish these two software distribution models.

Open-source software, by contrast, does allow users to view and change the source code.

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