FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

If a teacher wants to determine if they can copy software for more classroom computers, whom should they consult?

1. The IT department

2. Site license

3. Software distributor

4. Colleagues

The correct answer is: Site license

Consulting the site license is the appropriate action for a teacher wishing to determine if they can copy software for additional classroom computers. A site license typically outlines the terms and conditions regarding the use of software across multiple computers within a specific location, such as a school. This agreement specifies how many copies of the software can be installed and whether additional copies can be made for educational purposes. Site licenses are designed to facilitate broader access to educational software while ensuring compliance with copyright law, so understanding the specifics of the site license will allow the teacher to make an informed decision based on the legalities and terms established for their particular institution. While other options like the IT department, software distributor, or colleagues may provide valuable insights or support, they do not hold the authoritative information regarding the legal limitations or allowances set by the site license. The IT department may assist with technical implementation, the software distributor can offer details on purchasing new licenses, and colleagues might provide anecdotal advice, but none of these can definitively answer the question about copying software without referring to the specific licensing agreement that governs its use.