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End Semester Examination - Fall 2011

Module: Wireless Technology (COMP 0316) Level: 2 Instructions to the student:

Max. Marks: 50 Duration: 2 Hours

Answer any five questions. Each question carries 10 marks.

1)

Explain the different types of propagation mechanisms which impact propagation in a mobile communication system. (10 marks)

2)

a) Explain the working principles of Spread Spectrum and state any three advantages. (5 marks)

b) Elaborate the principles of Short Distance Baseband Transmission technique. (5 marks)

3)

a) Briefly explain the working of Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) used in voice oriented networks. (5 marks)

b) Select and explain the random access technique for mobile data services in which the mobile terminals transmit their contention packets without any coordination between them. (5 marks)

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4)

a) GSM is an integrated voice-data service that provides a number of services beyond cellular telephones. Summarize these services. (4 marks)

b) The Network and Switching Subsystem (NSS) is the most elaborate element of the GSM network. Explain the five different hardware and software elements in NSS. (6 marks)

5)

a) Illustrate the principles of General Packet Radio Service (GPRS).

(5 marks)

b) Discuss in detail about any two applications of Pervasive Computing. (5 marks)

6)

a) Illustrate the different types of basic modulation technique with necessary diagrams. (6 marks)

b) Summarize the features of WiMax that differs from WiFi.

(4 marks)

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