Assignment 1

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Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

·         Select one (1) of the working groups in the IETF or IEEE and briefly summarize what this group is working on.

·         Justify the need of the IEEE 802 standard used in networking.

·         Evaluate the three (3) standard organizations including IEEE, ISO, and ANSI to determine the most important for communication technology.

·         Take a position on the need for a federal regulating body of standards such as NIST. Include supporting evidence to justify your opinion.

·         Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

·         Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

·         Describe the needs of communication networks in a business environment.

·         Use technology and information resources to research issues in communication networks.

·         Write clearly and concisely about communication networks using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.