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What role does ICFOSS play in government departments regarding FOSS?

AIt provides consultancy, research and development, academics, and training related to FOSS.

BIt exclusively handles the procurement of proprietary software.

CIt acts as a regulatory body to ban Free Software usage.

DIt focuses only on publishing FOSS-related books.

Answer:

A. It provides consultancy, research and development, academics, and training related to FOSS.

Read Explanation:

ICFOSS helps government departments in Kerala effectively migrate to and utilize FOSS-based solutions, thereby promoting vendor neutrality, security, cost-effectiveness, and transparency in public systems and e-governance initiatives.

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