Carter is the Web designer for an open source project. He has created a program that facilitates the easy collation of data for a large-scale logistics firm. Which of the following is True of the source code for Carter's program?
A) It is less stable and platform dependent.
B) It is available to the public.
C) It is highly protected and obtained only by having a license.
D) It is available only to carefully vetted contractors.
E) It cannot be compiled.

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As the program is a part of an open source project, the source code must be available to the public. Option A is incorrect as Carter being a professional web designer, the source code will be designed to be stable and platform independent. Option C and D are incorrect as the program is a part of an open source project and not proprietary software. Option E is incorrect as a program cannot be open source if its source code cannot be compiled.

Carter Is the Web Designer for an Open Source Project