Ontario IT Jobs and Career Pathways 2024

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What type of license does OSS with permissive licenses allow for?

Only free licenses

Only open-source derivatives

Only commercial licenses

Proprietary derivatives (correct)

What is the main characteristic of Free as in Beer software?

Highly customizable

No cost, but may require assembly and configuration (correct)

Only for enterprise use

Only for personal use

What is a characteristic of Closed/Proprietary Source Software?

Only for open-source projects

Run-time license for compiled software (correct)

Source code is available for modification

Only for personal use

What is an example of an enterprise scalability feature in Closed/Proprietary Source Software?

Network admin control to manage apps on hundreds or thousands of PCs Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Supported Life Cycle in Closed/Proprietary Source Software?

Continuous development and end-user level training and support Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Hybrid Open and Closed Source Systems in ICT?

Combines open and closed source systems Signup and view all the answers

What type of electronic messages require consent or prior business relationship under Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)?

All electronic messages sent for commercial activity Signup and view all the answers

What is protected by a patent?

A new idea that must be novel, useful, and inventive Signup and view all the answers

What type of intellectual property right is granted automatically to the creator of an original work?

Copyright Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Fedora?

Fedora is for rapid development of latest technology, while Red Hat Enterprise Linux is for certified and integrated platforms. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)?

To administer intellectual property in Canada Signup and view all the answers

Who owns the copyright to software created by a student during a co-op placement?

The employer Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of PIPEDA?

To protect personal information and give control to users. Signup and view all the answers

What is the cost of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server per socket pair per year for the Premium option?

USD$1,299 Signup and view all the answers

What is an exception to the 'work-made-for-hire' doctrine in Canada?

Seneca Intellectual Property Policy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a trademark?

To protect a brand name or logo Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Act that adds provisions for Ontario provincial agencies?

FIPPA Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the Breach of Security Safeguards Regulations, 2018?

Canadian rules for data breach record-keeping and notifications. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for business information that has value only when it is kept secret?

Trade Secret Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Virtual Datacenters?

Red Hat Enterprise Linux is for servers, while Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Virtual Datacenters is for virtual datacenters. Signup and view all the answers

What is the cost of Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Virtual Datacenters per socket pair per year?

USD$8,964 Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Red Hat and open source?

Red Hat is a company that contributes to open source and has a $2B service business. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between Open-Source Software and Closed/Proprietary Software?

The level of accessibility to the source code Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using Open-Source Software for personal use?

It provides freedom to modify and distribute the software Signup and view all the answers

What is the median salary for a Web Developer in Ontario, according to the CareerFinder | TECHNATION data?

$65,500 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of FinTech, one of the growth industries mentioned in the content?

Financial technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Canadian legislation that regulates spam and privacy?

CASL and PIPEDA Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a hybrid open and closed source system?

It combines open-source and closed-source components Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Digital Transformation (DX)?

To integrate technology into all areas of business and society Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the concept of 'free as in speech' in the context of open-source software?

Free and Open-Source Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using open-source software for personal projects?

It provides freedom to modify and distribute the software Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the type of license that ensures derivative works are also open-source?

Copyleft Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

IT Jobs and Career Pathways

Ontario IT Jobs 2024: Web Developer, Programmer, Business Analyst, Full Stack Developer, Data Engineer, and Senior Developer
Salary ranges: $62,500 - $122,200, with median salaries between $65,500 and $109,000
Career paths: Web Development, Cloud Architecture, Analytics, Big Data, IoT, Security + Privacy, 5G, AI/ML, Robotics, Edge Computing, AR/VR, and Blockchain
Key skills: Problem Solving, Soft Skills, Web Dev stacks, Front/Back End, Digital Transformation (DX)

Software Licensing: Open vs Closed/Proprietary

Open-Source Software: Free as in Speech (to use personally or internally), Free Redistribution, with Source Code and License, allows mods and derived works
Closed/Proprietary Software: Run-time license for compiled software, Source code is not available
Hybrid Open and Closed Source Systems: Enterprise scale ICT uses a hybrid of open and closed source systems
Examples: Linux servers, LAMP and MEAN stacks, open web frameworks, Apache Hadoop (open) and IBM DB2 (closed) for big data

Open-Source Software

Free and Open-Source Software: Copyleft (Once Open, Always Open) and Permissive (allows proprietary derivatives)
Examples: GNU GPL, Apple macOS from FreeBSD, and OSS projects from Microsoft, Apple, and IBM
OSS communities: Employees, Contractors, Consultants, and Volunteers

Closed/Proprietary Software

Enterprise Scalability: network admin control to manage apps on hundreds or thousands of PCs, server apps suitable for hundreds or thousands of concurrent users
Supported Life Cycle: continuous development, end-user level training and support, patches for security, bug fixes, functionality, and usability enhancements
Cloud-based deployment options: IBM OSs & DB2, Apple iOS & macOS, Microsoft Windows (PC and Server), MS-SQL Server (DB), and MS-Office 365 Apps

Red Hat and Open Source

Red Hat developed a distro of the Linux OS in 1994
Fedora (free): rapid development of latest technology
Red Hat Enterprise Linux – certified and integrated platform, support, training, SLAs, secure, stable, tested, hardened, and long life cycle

Data Privacy, PIPED, CASL, and IP

PIPEDA: Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
FIPPA: adds for Ontario provincial agencies
Personally Identifiable Information belongs to the user
Breach of Security Safeguards Regulations, 2018: results in Canadian rules for data breach record-keeping and notifications
CASL: Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation
Intellectual Property: creations of the mind, IP Rights are registration of Patents, Copyright, Industrial Designs, Trademarks, and Trade secrets

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

Copyright: automatic protection of the expression of ideas
Patent: granted protection of a new idea which must be novel, useful, and inventive
Intellectual Property: creations of the mind, IP Rights are registration of Patents, Copyright, Industrial Designs, Trademarks, and Trade secrets
Software is IP: anything you create using only your own resources is automatically copyrighted, proving you created it is up to you

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Explore the exciting world of IT jobs in Ontario, including web development, cloud architecture, and more. Discover salary ranges and key skills for a successful career in IT.