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]
