This section addresses the role standards play in the professional life of the graduate technologist. In this section there is no distinction drawn on the type of position held. Thus it is applicable for individuals engaged in every aspect of technology from research and development and strategic technology planning to sales and installations, ongoing support, and retirement of the technology.

At the completion of this section, the learner will understand:

• The impact of standards on design
• The impact of standards on product delivery
• The impact of standards on sales
• The impact of standards on customer/product support

Begin the module with Standards and the Development of New Technologies.