ITM 301 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Internet Engineering Task Force, Internet Architecture Board, Telecommunications Industry Association

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Information Technology Management
• Course: ITM 301
• Professor: F Shiraz

Document Summary

Chapter 2 networking standards and the osi model. Model used to describe the communication between networks is called the osi model (open. Networking standards organizations: following standards is a must as it contains the criteria that needs to be followed for products and services. The standards are written in a documented agreement, have technical specifications or other precise criteria that imply how a product or service should be designed or performed. Composed of more than a 1000 representatives from industry and government that set standards from many industries including electronics, health, safety, construction, etc. Ansi do no force manufacturers to command to their standards, but ask them to voluntarily obey. Most manufacturers do comply with the standards as that is for their own benefit. (electronic industries alliance) (telecommunications industry association) Eia and tia both are related standards organizations. Eia is a trade organization with representatives from electronics manufacturing firms across the us.