BTT1O Expectations

By the end of this course, students will:

• Aboriginal person.
  A person who is a descendant of the original inhabitants of North America.The Canadian Constitution (1982) recognizes three primary groups as Aboriginal peoples: Indians, Inuit, and Métis.
• biometric authentication.
  The use of unique human physical characteristics to provide unambiguous identification. Examples of biometrics-based authentication include electronic fingerprint reading, facial recognition, voice recognition, and retina scanning.
• blog.
  An abbreviation for “Web log”, a blog is a type of website on which the author posts entries in a journal format.
• Boolean logic.
  A form of algebra in which all values are reduced to either True or False. Boolean logic can be applied to search criteria specified in a search engine to narrow the number of website matches.
• business cooperative.
  A form of business organization in which each “member” has one vote, regardless of that member’s level of investment. A cooperative is often set up by members to address their needs, but many cooperatives also provide goods and/or services for general sale to the public.
• business sector.
  The major sectors in the economy are the government sector, the voluntary sector, the not-for-profit sector, and the business sector.The business sector consists of privately owned, for-profit companies involved in the production and sale of goods and services.
• computer acceptable use agreement.
  A set of rules and conditions governing the appropriate use of technology while using the computer and/or accessing the Internet.
• cookies.
  A text file created by the server computer when a user enters information into a website.The main purpose of cookies is to identify users and customize web pages for them.
• CPU (central processing system).
  The “brains” of the computer, where most calculations take place. Often referred to as the processor or central processor.
• Crown corporation.
  Corporations that are operated either by provincial governments or the federal government as a means to pursue economic and social objectives.
• digital literacy.
  The ability to understand, evaluate, and integrate information in multiple formats via the computer and the Internet.
• directory.
  A hierarchical structure created on a device for storing and retrieving computer files. In a graphical environment, directories are represented as folders.
• discretionary income.
  Individual income that is not allocated for necessary items such as food and shelter.
• diversity.
  In reference to a society, the variety of groups of people who share a range of commonly recognized physical, cultural, or social characteristics. Categories of groups may be based on various factors or characteristics, such as gender, race, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability/disability, age, religion, and socioeconomic level.
• encryption.
  The translation of data into a secret code.
• entrepreneur.
  A person who recognizes opportunities (others’ needs, wants, and problems), takes initiative, accepts associated risks, assumes leadership and responsibility, and uses resources to implement innovative ideas for new, thoughtfully planned ventures; someone who pursues opportunity beyond the resources he or she currently controls.
• ergonomically correct work environment.
  The physical arrangement of the components of the computer work environment that results in a comfortable and safe environment for the user.Another term for ergonomics is “human engineering”.
• extranet.
  An intranet that is partially accessible, with authorization, to users outside of an organization.
• feature.
  A notable property of a software application. Basic features include properties that are common to software regardless of manufacturer (e.g., text formatting, fonts, margins, alignment, tabs, spell check, grammar check, tables, help, sort, query, built-in calculations,and page numbering). Advanced features include properties that are specific to the application software being used (e.g., animation, macros, templates, wizards, and document review).
• firewall.
  A system used to prevent access to or from a private network. Firewalls are often used by companies to prevent individuals outside the company from accessing private networks that are connected to the Internet.
• function.
  An operation that can be performed by software. Basic functions include operations that are common to most software packages (e.g., highlighting a word and pressing the delete key to delete the word). Advanced functions include operations that are specific to application software (e.g., performing a series of specific keystrokes to complete specific operations).
• hyperlink.
  An element in an electronic document that links to another location in the same document or to a location on the Internet.Typically, one clicks on the hyperlink to follow the link. Hyperlinks can be text or graphics.Text hyperlinks are typically underlined blue text.
• information and communication technology.
  Commonly known as “ICT”, information and communication technology refers to the electronic accessing, processing, managing, and communicating of information.
• innovation.
  The use of a new technology, item, or process to change the nature of the goods and services currently provided, the way they are produced, or the way they are distributed.
• Internet.
  A global network that connects millions of computers.The Internet is decentralized by design. Each computer connected to the Internet is called a host. Hosts are independent in that their operators can choose which Internet services (e.g., online shopping, blogs) to use and which services to make available to the global Internet community (e.g., by publishing a website).
• Internet service provider (ISP).
  A company that provides users with access to the Internet, usually for a fee. ISPs may also provide e-mail services.
• intranet.
  A network that is similar in design to the Internet but is accessible only to individuals within an organization or with authorization. A firewall is used to protect the intranet from unauthorized access.
• ISO certification.
  Certification by the International Organization for Standardization, a network of national standards bodies that facilitates the international coordination and unification of industrial standards.
• LAN (local area network).
  A computer network that connects computers in a small area, usually a single building. In a LAN environment, users at individual computer workstations can share data and peripheral devices.
• musculoskeletal injuries.
  Injuries of muscles, ligaments, and tendons caused by overexertion, repetitive movements, and awkward postures associated with keyboard work.
• networked environment.
  Two or more computer systems connected together to allow the sharing of software, data, and peripheral devices.
• newsgroups.
  An online discussion group of people who share similar interests.
• operating system.
  Software that manages the operations of a computer and peripheral devices.
• PDA (personal digital assistant).
  A handheld device that combines computing, telephone/fax, Internet, and networking features.
• peripheral devices.
  External devices that are attached to the computer (e.g., printers, scanners, digitizers, and digital cameras).
• phishing.
  The act of sending an e-mail to a user while falsely claiming to be a legitimate business in an attempt to trick the user into revealing personal information that could be used for crimes such as identity theft.
• plagiarism.
  The act of copying someone else’s work (e.g., a piece of writing, a graphic, a chart) and presenting it as one’s own.
• RAM (random access memory).
  Memory that temporarily stores data and instructions. Also called primary or main memory.
• search engine.
  A program that enables users to search the World Wide Web for information contained in websites, using keywords.
• social responsibility.
  The principle that companies should contribute to the welfare of society and not be devoted solely to maximizing profits.
• spam.
  Unsolicited e-mail.
• spyware.
  Any software that gathers user information through the user’s Internet connection without his or her knowledge, usually for advertising purposes.
• stand-alone environment.
  An environment in which computer systems are not linked to each other via a network.
• trade agreement.
  An agreement between nations regarding issues of commerce, including quotas or tariffs.
• URL (uniform resource locator).
  A global address of documents and other resources on the World Wide Web.
• USB (universal serial bus).
  An external peripheral interface standard for communication between a computer and external peripherals (e.g., digital camera, mouse, printers) over a cable using biserial transmission.
• venture.
  Any initiative that mobilizes resources to produce a good or establish a service that will address needs, wants, problems, and challenges.
• venture plan.
  A comprehensive written summary drawn up to test the feasibility of a proposed venture. It includes an indication of how the entrepreneur intends to organize resources to attain his or her goals and serves as a “road map” for operating the venture and for measuring its progress.
• WAN (wide area network).
  A computer network that connects computers over a large geographical area.
• web browser.
  A software application used to locate and display web pages on the Internet.
• website.
  A site on the World Wide Web.Each website contains a home page, which is the first document displayed when a user enters a site.
• World Wide Web (WWW).
  A collection of linked electronic documents.A user may move from one location on the World Wide Web to another by clicking on a link on a web page.