Learning in a digital age/LiDA103/Dimensions of openness/Quiz

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The questions which follow provide a basic knowledge test of selected concepts covered in this learning pathway: Dimensions of openness.

The questions published at the end of each learning pathway are re-used for the knowledge test for learners interested in earning a digital badge or certificate of participation for the Open education, copyright and open licensing in a digital world (LiDA103) micro-course. Please consult the Certify participation page for more information.

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True - false questions

Indicate whether the following statements are true or false:

  • Free and open source software requires that the source code used to develop the software must be openly shared for individuals to improve the software.
  • Open businesses can generate sustainable revenue streams to support operations even though they give openly licensed products or services away for free.
  • The open textbook initiative is restricted to digital forms of access, eg online and ePub because publishers and distributors cannot sustain the costs of printing and distribution of hard-copy texts.
  • There are distinctive practices and processes required for the successful adoption and implementation of OER in education when compared to traditional delivery of higher education.



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Multiple choice questions
  • Which ONE of the following concepts BEST describes the adoption of government and institutional practices which promote unrestricted access and open licensing of resources financed through public and philanthropic funding in order to maximize the impact of the investment?
  • Which ONE of the following BEST describes the global movement which aims to provide unrestricted access to scholarly research outputs including peer-reviewed journals, theses, scholarly monographs and book chapters?