ITM 301 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Standards Organization, Internet Society, Nuclear Engineering
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Chapter 2 - networking standards and the osi model. Standards: are documented agreements containing technical specifications or other precise criteria that stipulate how a particular product or service should be designed or performed. Ansi (american national standards institute): an organization that determines standards for the electronic industry and other fields, such as chemical and nuclear engineering, health and safety, and construction. Ansi represents the united states in setting international standards. Eia (electronic industry alliance): a trade organization composed of representatives from electronics manufacturing firms across the united. Ieee (institute of electrical and electronics engineers): international society composed of engineering professionals. Its goals are to promote development and education in the electrical engineering and computer science fields. Ieee hosts numerous conferences and local chapter meetings and publishes papers designed to educate members on technological advances. Iso (international organization for standardization: is a collection of standards organization representing 162 countries.