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The document outlines an assignment for a 7th-grade class on mobile computing and wireless communication, divided into six units covering topics such as electromagnetic signals, cellular network evolution, multiple access schemes, and Bluetooth technology. Each unit contains specific questions and tasks aimed at exploring the principles, architectures, and technologies relevant to mobile communication. The assignment emphasizes both theoretical concepts and practical applications in the field.

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MCWC Assignment

The document outlines an assignment for a 7th-grade class on mobile computing and wireless communication, divided into six units covering topics such as electromagnetic signals, cellular network evolution, multiple access schemes, and Bluetooth technology. Each unit contains specific questions and tasks aimed at exploring the principles, architectures, and technologies relevant to mobile communication. The assignment emphasizes both theoretical concepts and practical applications in the field.

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ASSIGNMENT

7TH CE

MOBILE COMPUTING AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

UNIT 1:
1.​ Compare and contrast analog and digital electromagnetic signals, providing
examples of their applications in mobile communication.
2.​ Differentiate between circuit switching and packet switching, highlighting their
advantages and disadvantages in wireless networks.
3.​ Describe various transmission media used in wireless communication (e.g., radio,
microwave, infrared) and their characteristics.

UNIT 2:
1.​ Explain the evolution of cellular networks from 1G to 4G, discussing the key
features and advancements of each generation.
2.​ Describe different propagation modes in wireless communication and explain the
concept of fading in the mobile environment.
3.​ Explain the concept of Spread Spectrum. Differentiate between Frequency
Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) and Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
with suitable diagrams.
4.​ Discuss various error detection and correction techniques, such as Cyclic
Redundancy Check (CRC) and Automatic Repeat Request (ARQ), and their
importance in reliable data transmission.

UNIT 3:
1.​ Compare and contrast FDMA, TDMA, and CDMA multiple access schemes,
providing scenarios where each is most suitable.
2.​ Draw and explain the GSM architecture, including all major entities and their
functionalities.
3.​ Explain the GPRS network architecture and how GPRS facilitates packet data
transmission over a GSM network.
4.​ Describe the concepts of IMSI, IMEI, and MS-ISDN and their roles in mobile
communication.

UNIT 4:
1.​ Explain the IEEE 802.11 architecture and services, including BSS, ESS,
Distribution System, etc.
2.​ Discuss the Medium Access Control (MAC) layer in IEEE 802.11, focusing on the
DCF and PCF mechanisms.
3.​ Explain the working of Mobile IP and its necessity in a mobile environment
4.​ Differentiate between Wi-Fi and WiMAX in terms of their technology, applications,
and range.

UNIT 5:
1.​ Describe the Bluetooth protocol stack, explaining the function of each layer.
2.​ Explain the concepts of Piconet and Scatternet in Bluetooth technology and how
they are formed.
3.​ Discuss the power-saving states in Bluetooth devices.

UNIT 6:
1.​ Explain the Android Architecture and its key components (Linux Kernel, Hardware
Abstraction Layer, Android Runtime, Libraries, Application Framework,
Applications).
2.​ Describe the lifecycle of an Android Activity with a neat diagram.
3.​ Explain various android layout managers (e.g., LinearLayout, RelativeLayout) and
common UI controls (TextView, EditText, Button, CheckBox).

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