Modify and distribute an MPL-covered file.
The same distribution also contains files under other licenses.
Which statement is generally appropriate?
MPL has a file-level copyleft character, so modified covered files may need source availability under MPL terms.
Detailed explanation
Correct. The modified MPL-covered file can remain subject to MPL source-provision conditions.
Correct. The modified MPL-covered file can remain subject to MPL source-provision conditions.
Incorrect. Other files in the distribution do not automatically become MPL.
Incorrect. Other files in the distribution do not automatically become MPL.
Incorrect. MPL permits source use and modification under its conditions.
Incorrect. MPL permits source use and modification under its conditions.
Incorrect. MPL is Mozilla Public License, not a cryptographic algorithm.
Incorrect. MPL is Mozilla Public License, not a cryptographic algorithm.
Try it yourself
An example you can run in a temporary verification environment.
printf '%s\n' 'modified covered files retain MPL obligations'Expected result
modified covered files retain MPL obligationsKey points
- MPL
- File-level scope
- Weak copyleft
Notes
- Environment: MPLの一般的な特徴（具体的な版の条文を優先）
- Command output formatting can vary slightly by distribution or tool version.
- Run the example in a temporary directory or process when possible.
Foundation review
Read the scope first
Check whether the command acts on the current shell, a new process, an existing process, or a file.
Verify the observable result
Use the supplied command and compare the output with the expected result.