Asked by abdualrahman alhajri on Apr 26, 2024

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Piracy costs software vendors ________ of dollars annually.

A) hundreds
B) millions
C) billions
D) trillions

Piracy

Copying a software program (other than freeware, demo software, etc.) without making payment to the owner.

Software Vendors

Companies or individuals that develop, maintain, and sell software products or services.

Annually

Occurring once every year.

  • Recognize the economic impact of software piracy on vendors.
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Anthony GazsiApr 27, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Piracy costs software vendors billions of dollars annually. This is due to unauthorized use, distribution, and copying of software, leading to significant revenue losses for companies.