Critical Thinking Questions Case 4-1
Your friends know that you understand a lot about computers, both the technical details of how they operate as well as information about software. Lately, with all of the concerns about copyright infringement, friends have started to ask you about categories of application software and what each kind permits.
You tell your friends that product ______ is a technique that some manufacturers use to ensure you do not install software on more computers than legally licensed.
A) certification
B) authorization
C) enrollment
D) activation

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Product activation is a technique used by software manufacturers to prevent the software from being installed on more computers than the license permits. It typically requires entering a product key or undergoing some form of online activation process to verify the software's legitimacy and adherence to licensing terms.