Emily Kent works as a computer programmer for a software company. Her boss, Sam Anderson, is responsible for developing a new software game for the Nintendo Switch. After completion of the project, Sam gives all the team members a free copy of the game without consent from the company. Emily is a little hesitant and unsure about accepting the game because legally it would be considered _________.

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The scenario centers on Emily receiving a copy of the game without the company’s authorization, which implicates legal issues around unauthorized copying and distribution of software. 
Option 1: 'counterfeit software' – This term usually refers to fake or replica software that imitates a legitimate product, often designed to deceive purchasers. While related to illegality, the more precise and common label for obtaining a legitimately produced game without company approval is not counterfeit, since the product is the real game, just distributed without consent. This makes 'counterfeit' less accurate in this context. 
Option 2: 'governance software' – This term typically refers to tools used for management, policy enforcement, compliance, or IT governance within an organization. It has nothing to do with the act of receiving a free copy of a game without authorization, so this choice is incorrect. 
Option 3: 'pirated software' – This is the standard description for software that is copied or distributed illegally, without proper authorization from the rights holder. In this case, the company did not consent to gifting Emily a free copy, which elevates the situation to unauthorized distribution of proprietary software, aligning with piracy. This makes it the correct descriptor for the legally problematic scenario. 
Option 4: 'ethical software' – This term suggests software developed or exchanged under ethical guidelines or considerations. The scenario involves an illegal or at least unapproved transfer of software, which is not a description of ethical software. Therefore, this option does not fit the situation. 
In summary, the central issue is the unauthorized distribution of proprietary software, classifiable as pirated software, while the other terms do not capture the legal concern at hand and would mischaracterize the scenario.

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS CIS 3010-16 (93684) Final Exam 12/11/25 - SH 358A 12:00 - 1:15 pm

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