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.

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The question states that Carter's program is an open source project, which means the source code is available to the public. Option A is incorrect because stability and platform dependency are not necessarily related to open source code. Option C is incorrect because open source code is typically released under a license that allows for its free use and sharing. Option D is incorrect because open source projects are typically open to the public, not just carefully vetted contractors.

Carter Is the Web Designer for an Open Source Project