WBCS.LIVE practice question

Select the option that will improve the underline part of the given sentence. Selling, purchasing, and using an illegally copied product is a criminal offence.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. an obsolete
  2. a pirated
  3. an outlawed
  4. a crooked

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: a pirated

Explanation: The correct answer is B.✅ ✅The term "pirated" is the correct and commonly used word for a product that has been illegally copied or distributed, especially in the context of software, films, music, books, etc. Other options are incorrect in this context: ❌Obsolete means outdated. ❌Outlawed means banned, but doesn't specifically refer to copying. ❌Crooked means dishonest but is informal and not suitable here. Correct sentence: Selling, purchasing, and using a pirated product is a criminal offence.