singapore & vietnam
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Survey questions
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Objectives of survey:s
- To find out about the different in the general attitudes of Singaporeans and Vietnamese regarding the usage of unlicensed/ pirated software.
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1/ Do you use or own any unlicensed/pirated software?
2/ If you answer yes to question 1, what are the reason(s)?
(From a scale of 1 to 7, please tick one for each of the following reasons. Please tick for all of the reasons)
Strongly agree Strongly disagree
- Cheaper than the original product
- Readily available
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
- Have the latest versions of the product before the legal version go on sale locally
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
- Other people are using it, why shouldn’t I use it too?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
- Others, please specify
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
3/ If you answer yes to question 1, how much percentage of the software you own is unlicensed/pirated software?
0 %
0-25%
o25-50%
o50-75%
75-100%
4/ If you answer yes to question 1, how often do you buy a new unlicensed/pirated software?
(From a scale of 1 to 7, please tick one)
Never Very often
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
5/ If you answer no to question 1, what are the reason(s)?
(From a scale of 1 to 7, please tick one for each of the following reasons. Please tick for all of the reasons)
Strongly agree Strongly disagree
- Because it is unethical
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
- Because it is illegal
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
- Because of bugs, flaw or error as well as malfunctions
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
- No warranty
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
6/ Amongst the people (including family members & relatives) you know, how many of them own/use unlicensed software?
No one at all
1-5
6-10
10-20
> 20
7/ How serious or widespread do you think is the problem of selling unlicensed/pirated software?
(From a scale of 1 to 7, please tick one)
Not a problem Very serious
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8/ How do you feel about the vendors who sell unlicensed/pirated software? Do you agree that what they are doing is right? (From a scale of 1 to 7, please tick one)
Strongly agree Strongly disagree
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
9/ Are you aware of the legal implications of using an unlicensed/pirated software?
Yes No
10/ Do you think of the legal issues/implications when you use unlicensed/pirated software?
Yes No
11/ Do you know of any measures taken by the government or authorities with regards to piracy?
Yes No
12/ If you answer yes to question 12, how effective do you think are the measures taken by the authorities to stop the spread of piracy? (From a scale of 1 to 7, please tick one)
Not effective at all Very effective
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
13/ If you answer no to question 12, what do you think should be done to stop the spread of piracy?
14/ What do you think is the effect of unlicensed/pirated software on your country?
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