Q. What are two example of freeware?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Instant messaging and the Google toolbar
Explanation:
Freeware is software that is available free of cost to users.
- Examples include many instant messaging programs (like Skype, WhatsApp) and Google Toolbar, which users can download and use for free.
Let’s review other options:
- (A) WinZip and Linux: WinZip is paid software (with trial), Linux is free open-source software but considered open source, not freeware.
- (B) Shareware and file sharing: Shareware is trial software, not freeware; file sharing is a process, not software.
- (D) Microsoft Word and the Google toolbar: Microsoft Word is commercial paid software, not freeware.
Hence, (C) Instant messaging and the Google toolbar best fits freeware examples.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Freeware is software that is available free of cost to users.
- Examples include many instant messaging programs (like Skype, WhatsApp) and Google Toolbar, which users can download and use for free.
Let’s review other options:
- (A) WinZip and Linux: WinZip is paid software (with trial), Linux is free open-source software but considered open source, not freeware.
- (B) Shareware and file sharing: Shareware is trial software, not freeware; file sharing is a process, not software.
- (D) Microsoft Word and the Google toolbar: Microsoft Word is commercial paid software, not freeware.
Hence, (C) Instant messaging and the Google toolbar best fits freeware examples.