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UU-COM-4023 Mobile Computing

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UU-COM-4023 Mobile Computing

Assignment 1

Instructions

 Due at the end of Week 2 – 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 6 marks

 Question 2 10 marks

 Question 3 4 marks

 Question 4 10 marks

 Question 5 6 marks

 Question 6 10 marks

 Question 7 4 marks

 Question 8 4 marks

 Question 9 12 marks

 Question 10 4 marks

Total = 70 marks

UU-COM-4023 Mobile Computing

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Questions:

1. List the items that make up mobile hardware. [6 marks ]

2. What concepts are involved in mobile computing? [10 marks]

3. What is mobile software? [4 marks]

4. Mention three layers found in a Simplified Reference Model. [10 marks]

5. Briefly explain what an omnidirectional antenna is. [6 marks]

6. What is modulation? [10 marks]

7. Mention any one type of modulation. [4 marks]

8. What do you understand by attenuation? [4 marks]

9. Give two advantages of Frequency Modulation. [12 marks]

10. Give one advantage of Phase Modulation. [4 marks]