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UU-COM-4023 Mobile Computing
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UU-COM-4023 Mobile Computing
Assignment 2
Instructions
 Due at the end of Week 4 – 30% of the Total Course Grade
 You have to answer all the following questions. Please give clear answers.
 All questions are worth equal marks. Total 100 marks/ maximum total 1200 words.
 Your paper should reflect scholarly writing and the APA Referencing standard. Be sure to
adhere to Academic Integrity Policy by avoiding plagiarism through text citing and
acknowledging other authors’ work.
 Upload your assignment using the submission link by Sunday 11:59 pm (23:59 hours) VLE
(UTC) time on the due date at the latest.
Marking Criteria:
Criterion A – Knowledge and Understanding [30 marks] Weight
A. Demonstrate a basic understanding of relevant theory 5 marks
B. Apply understanding of theoretical knowledge 8 marks
C. Demonstrate depth of knowledge and critical analytic ability 8 marks
D. Quality and structure of answers 5 marks
E. Correct use of referencing standard 4 marks
Total = 30 marks
Criterion B – Questions [70 marks] Weight
 Question 1 20 marks
 Question 2 20 marks
 Question 3 30 marks
Total = 70 marks
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Questions:
1. Explain in general terms what you understand by “Global Systems for Mobile Communication (GSM).”
[20 marks]
2. In which four ways can a Local Area Network (LAN) be organized? List the four ways and briefly explain
each one of them.
[20 marks]
3. Explain the following:
 Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM).
 Time Division Multiplexing (TDM).
 Slotted ALOHA.
[30 marks]