CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)Operational ProceduresMedium
A small business purchased a single retail license for a graphic design application intended for use on one workstation. An employee wants to install the same software on their personal laptop for occasional remote work. Which action complies with software licensing requirements?
- AInstall it on the laptop since the employee is using it for company work
- BPurchase an additional license or verify the EULA permits a second installation
- CInstall it on the laptop only during business hours
- DShare the installation media with the employee without further action
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Purchase an additional license or verify the EULA permits a second installation
Most retail single-user licenses are governed by an End User License Agreement (EULA) that restricts installation to one device unless otherwise stated. The business must either purchase another license or check the EULA for permitted secondary installations, such as a portable use clause.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Using it for work does not override the license's device restriction.
- C. Time-of-day restrictions do not address the underlying licensing violation.
- D. Sharing installation media without addressing licensing terms violates the agreement.
Software Licensing (EULA)
An End User License Agreement defines the terms under which software can be legally installed and used, including restrictions on the number of devices or users.
- Single-user licenses typically restrict installation to one device
- Some EULAs allow a secondary 'portable' installation for the same user
- Violating license terms can expose a business to legal and financial risk
Memory trick: Read the EULA before you Install-Ya.