Week 3 Homework - Topology

Network Toplogies

Chapter 3 covered 3 main network topologies – hierarchical, star, bus and ring.  Write a comparison between any two of them describing the differences in each topology.  Discuss the reasons for using each, and any strengths/weaknesses each has. If you choose to discuss the star topology, please consider the options for full and partial mesh.

Submission Requirements

Submit a minimum 1 full page Word document; double-spaced; Times New Roman 12 pt font. Cite all sources used.

Week 2 Homework - Standards

Here is the assignment for week 2. Please email it to me prior to class on 4/4/2014.

◦From the list below, choose 2 organizations.

◦Write a paragraph  or bullet list describing each organization main function.

◦Write a paragraph describing one important standard they are responsible for.

◦Cite your sources!

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)

Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)

Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA)

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

International Telecommunications Union (ITU)

CSA International (CSA)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)