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51.

How is HSCSD different from GPRS?(a) Infrastructure(b) Multiple Access Scheme(c) Modulation technique(d) Switching TechniqueThe question was asked in examination.The query is from 2.5G in section Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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Right CHOICE is (d) Switching Technique

Easiest explanation: GPRS is a packet based network. HSCSD dedicates circuit switched channels to specific users whereas GPRS SUPPORTS MANY more users, but in a bursty MANNER.

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How many users are supported in IS-95 for each 1.25 MHz?(a) Eight(b) Sixty four(c) Sixteen(d) Twenty fiveI have been asked this question in unit test.My question is from Second Generation (2G) Cellular Networks in chapter Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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Correct answer is (b) Sixty four

Explanation: IS-95 supports upto 64 users which are ORTHOGONALLY CODED and simultaneously transmitted on each 1.25 MHz. The services of IS-95 STANDARD are short messaging service, SLOTTED paging, over-the-air activation, enhanced mobile station IDENTITIES etc.

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Which of the following is a CDMA standard of second generation network?(a) IS-95(b) IS-136(c) ETACS(d) EDGEThe question was asked in an interview for internship.I would like to ask this question from Second Generation (2G) Cellular Networks in chapter Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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Right choice is (a) IS-95

The EXPLANATION: Interim Standard 95 (IS-95) is the most popular CDMA standard of second generation networks. IS-136 is a TDMA standard of 2G. EDGE is a standard of 2.5G and ETACS is a 1G standard.

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HIPER-LAN stands for ____________(a) High Precision Radio Local Area Network(b) High Performance Radio Local Area Network(c) High Precision Radio Land Area Network(d) Huge Performance Radio Link Access NodeI had been asked this question during an interview for a job.Asked question is from Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) in section Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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The CORRECT answer is (b) High Performance Radio Local Area Network

Best explanation: HIPER-LAN stands for High Performance Radio Local Area Network. It was DEVELOPED in Europe in MID 1990S. It was intended to provide individual wireless LANs for computer COMMUNICATION.

55.

Which of the following has no backward compatibility with 3G Cdma2000?(a) IS-95(b) GPRS(c) IS-95A(d) IS-95BI had been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.My question is from 3G Cdma2000 topic in division Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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Right choice is (b) GPRS

Easiest explanation: 3G Cdma2000 is based on the original IS-95 and IS-95A CDMA standards, as well as the 2.5G IS-95B air interface. While upgrading, Cdma2000 maintains backward compatibility with existing IS-95, IS-95A and IS-95B equipments. Thus, Cdma2000 ALLOW wireless carriers to INTRODUCE a FAMILY of new HIGH data rate INTERNET access capabilities within existing systems.

56.

W-CDMA works in FDD mode only.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question in an interview for internship.The above asked question is from 3G W-CDMA (UMTS) in division Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

Answer» RIGHT choice is (B) False

The EXPLANATION is: W-CDMA WORKS in both FDD and TDD mode. W-CDMA developed for wide area cellular coverage uses FDD. And TDD is used by W-CDMA for indoor CORDLESS type applications.
57.

Which is one of the disadvantages of 2G standards?(a) Short Messaging Service (SMS)(b) Digital modulation(c) Limited capacity(d) Limited Internet BrowsingI have been asked this question in exam.The query is from Second Generation (2G) Cellular Networks topic in portion Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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Right choice is (d) Limited Internet Browsing

To EXPLAIN I would SAY: 2G technologies USE circuit SWITCHED data modems that limits data users to a single circuit switched VOICE channel. The advantages of 2G network are that they are digital in nature and supports SMS service.

58.

Which of the following leads to evolution of 3G networks in CDMA systems?(a) IS-95(b) IS-95B(c) CdmaOne(d) Cdma2000This question was addressed to me in an international level competition.I'm obligated to ask this question of Third Generation (3G) Wireless Networks in section Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

Answer» CORRECT choice is (d) Cdma2000

For EXPLANATION I would say: 3G EVOLUTION of CDMA system leads to cdma2000. It is based on the fundamentals of IS-95 and IS-95B. IS-95 is a 2G standard for CDMA systems. IS-95B is a CDMA system for 2.5G networks.
59.

2G CDMA standard, IS-95, was proposed by which company?(a) Nippon Telephone and Telegraph (NTT)(b) Qualcomm(c) Bellcore and Motorola(d) AT&T Bell LaboratoriesI have been asked this question during an internship interview.Enquiry is from Second Generation (2G) Cellular Networks topic in division Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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Correct answer is (b) Qualcomm

Explanation: IS-95 was proposed by Qualcomm in EARLY 1990s. LATER it was adopted as a standard by Telecommunications Industry ASSOCIATION in TIA/EIA/IS-95 release PUBLISHED in 1995.

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What is the full form of UMTS?(a) Universal Mobile Telephone System(b) Ubiquitous Mobile Telephone System(c) Ubiquitous Mobile Telemetry System(d) Universal Machine Telemedicine SystemI have been asked this question in an interview for job.This question is from 3G W-CDMA (UMTS) in division Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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Right option is (a) Universal Mobile TELEPHONE System

For explanation I would say: UMTS (Universal Mobile Telephone System) is a visionary AIR interface standard that was INTRODUCED in 1996. EUROPEAN carriers, manufacturers, and government regulators collectively developed the early VERSION of UMTS as an open air interface standard for third generation wireless telecommunication.

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Which of the following is not an open standard?(a) Bluetooth(b) WWW(c) HTML(d) VPNThe question was posed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.My query is from Bluetooth and Personal Area Networks (PANs) topic in division Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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Correct choice is (d) VPN

For EXPLANATION: An open standard is a standard that is publicly available. It has various rights to use associated with it. Bluetooth is an open standard that has been embraced by over thousand manufacturers of electronic appliances. VPN (VIRTUAL Private Network) is a private network.

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What is the name of 300 MHz of unlicensed spectrum allocated by FCC in ISM band?(a) UNII(b) Unlicensed PCS(c) Millimetre wave(d) BluetoothThe question was posed to me in my homework.My question is taken from Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) topic in portion Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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Correct answer is (a) UNII

To elaborate: FCC allocated 300 MHz of UNLICENSED SPECTRUM in the ISM bands. This allocation is called the Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (UNII) BAND. It was allocated for the express purpose of supporting low power license FREE spread spectrum DATA communication.

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How is bandwidth increased in Cdma2000?(a) Clubbing adjacent radio channels(b) Changing the hardware of base stations(c) Change of spectrum(d) Change of RF equipmentThis question was addressed to me in my homework.My doubt stems from 3G Cdma2000 topic in section Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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The correct option is (a) CLUBBING adjacent radio channels

For explanation: The increase in the BANDWIDTH is ACHIEVED through clubbing the adjacent radio channels of CdmaOne and USING multicarrier technologies. For example, Cdma2000 3xRTT uses these technologies by combining THREE adjacent 1.25 MHz bandwidth of CdmaOne channels.

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What is 3GPP2?(a) Project based on W-CDMA(b) Project based on cdma2000(c) Project based on 2G standards(d) Project based on 2.5G standardsThe question was posed to me in examination.My doubt stems from Third Generation (3G) Wireless Networks in division Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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Right option is (b) Project based on cdma2000

For explanation I would say: 3GPP2 is a 3G Partnership Project for Cdma2000 standards based on backward compatibility with earlier CdmaOne 2G CDMA TECHNOLOGY. It was initiated by IMT-2000 to cover high speed, BROADBAND and Internet Protocol (IP) based mobile SYSTEMS. It mainly focuses on North American and Asian regions.

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Which of the following scheme is used by Bluetooth?(a) Frequency hopping TDD scheme(b) Frequency hopping FDD scheme(c) DSSS TDD scheme(d) DSSS FDD schemeThis question was addressed to me during an online interview.This is a very interesting question from Bluetooth and Personal Area Networks (PANs) in chapter Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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Right choice is (a) Frequency hopping TDD scheme

To explain I WOULD SAY: Frequency hopping TDD (Time Division Duplexing) scheme is used by Bluetooth. Frequency hopping PROVIDES a form of multiple ACCESS among co-located devices in different piconets.

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Cdma2000 1xEV was developed by ________(a) Motorola(b) AT&T Laboratories(c) Qualcomm(d) NTTThe question was asked in a job interview.My question comes from 3G Cdma2000 topic in chapter Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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Right choice is (C) Qualcomm

To explain I would say: Cdma2000 is an evolutionary advancement for CDMA. It was developed by Qualcomm INC. It is a proprietary high data rate (HDR) packet standard that can be OVERLAID UPON existing IS-95, IS-95B and Cdma2000 NETWORKS.

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How much packet data rate per user is supported by W-CDMA if the user is stationary?(a) 2.048 Kbps(b) 100 Mbps(c) 2.048 Mbps(d) 1 GbpsI had been asked this question in an interview for internship.This interesting question is from 3G W-CDMA (UMTS) in section Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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The correct answer is (c) 2.048 Mbps

The best explanation: If the user is stationary, W-CDMA supports PACKET data rates upto 2.048Mbps PER user. Thus, it allows high QUALITY data, MULTIMEDIA, streaming AUDIO video and broadcast type services to consumers. Future version of WCDMA will support stationary user data rates in excess of 8Mbps.

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What does the number 2000 in IMT-2000 signifies?(a) Year(b) Number of subscribers per cell(c) Number of cells(d) Area (Km)This question was addressed to me during an interview.The doubt is from Third Generation (3G) Wireless Networks in section Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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The correct option is (a) Year

The best I can explain: The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) DEFINED the THIRD generation (3G) of mobile telephony standards, IMT-2000 to facilitate growth, increase bandwidth, and support more DIVERSE applications. The number 2000 in IMT-2000 indicates the start of the system (year 2000) and the SPECTRUM USED (around 2000 MHz).

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Which of the following is not a standard of 3G?(a) UMTS(b) Cdma2000(c) TD-SCDMA(d) LTEThe question was asked in semester exam.The query is from Third Generation (3G) Wireless Networks in portion Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

Answer» CORRECT choice is (d) LTE

Explanation: UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunication SYSTEM), TD-SCDMA (Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access), Cdma2000 are the standards defined for 3G networks. LTE (Long Term Evolution) is a 4G standard for high speed wireless communication.
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Which of the following WLAN standard has been named Wi-Fi?(a) IEEE 802.6(b) IEEE 802.15.4(c) DSSS IEEE 802.11b(d) IEEE 802.11gI had been asked this question in quiz.My enquiry is from Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) topic in division Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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The correct answer is (c) DSSS IEEE 802.11b

Explanation: The DSSS IEEE 802.11b STANDARD has been NAMED Wi-Fi by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility ALLIANCE. It is a group that promotes ADOPTION of 802.11 DSSS WLAN.

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Which of the following specifies a set of media access control (MAC) and physical layer specifications for implementing WLANs?(a) IEEE 802.16(b) IEEE 802.3(c) IEEE 802.11(d) IEEE 802.15The question was posed to me in a national level competition.This question is from Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) topic in portion Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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Correct option is (c) IEEE 802.11

The best I can explain: IEEE 802.11 is a set of media ACCESS control and physical layer specification for implementing WLAN computer communication. It was FOUNDED in 1987 to BEGIN standardization of spread spectrum WLANs for use in the ISM bands.

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Which of the following is not backward compatible with Cdma2000?(a) Cdma2000 1xRTT(b) Cdma2000 3xRTT(c) Cdma2000 1xEV-DO(d) Cdma2000 1xEV-DTThis question was addressed to me in an online quiz.This interesting question is from 3G Cdma2000 topic in chapter Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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The correct option is (C) Cdma2000 1xEV-DO

The best explanation: Cdma2000 1xEV-DO option provides data RATES of about 2.4 MBPS and SUPPORTS data traffic only. No voice communication is supported. It relaxes the minimum latency requirement. But this mode is not backward compatible with Cdma2000.

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Which of the following standard committee specifies Bluetooth and other Personal Area Networks (PAN)?(a) IEEE 802.11b(b) IEEE 802.15(c) IEEE 802.11g(d) IEEE 802.16I got this question in an international level competition.My enquiry is from Bluetooth and Personal Area Networks (PANs) in portion Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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Right CHOICE is (b) IEEE 802.15

To elaborate: IEEE 802.15 standards committee is formed to provide an international forum for developing Bluetooth and other PANs. PANs are USED to interconnect POCKET PCs, PERSONAL digital assistants (PDAs), cell phones, light PROJECTORS and other appliances.

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What is the range of asynchronous user data rates provided by HIPER-LAN?(a) 1-100 Mbps(b) 50-100 Mbps(c) 1-20 Mbps(d) 500 Mbps to 1 GbpsThis question was posed to me in an international level competition.My question is from Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) topic in chapter Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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Right choice is (c) 1-20 Mbps

Easiest EXPLANATION: HIPER-LAN provides asynchronous user data rates of between 1 to 20 Mbps, as well as time BOUNDED messaging of rates of 64 KBPS to 2.048 Mbps. It uses 5.2 GHZ and 17.1 GHz frequency BANDS.

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Within ITU IMT-2000 body, Cdma2000 1xRTT is also known as ____________(a) Cdma2000 1xEV-DO(b) Cdma2000 1xEV-DV(c) IS-95B(d) G3G-MC-CDMA-1XI have been asked this question in homework.The query is from 3G Cdma2000 in section Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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Right option is (d) G3G-MC-CDMA-1X

For explanation: Cdma2000 1xRTT is also known as G3G-MC-CDMA-1X. The INITIALS MC STAND for multicarrier. RTT stand for Radio Transmission Technology, a language SUGGESTED by IMT-2000 BODY. Usually, MC and RTT are omitted for convenience.

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Which of the following is the 802.11 High Rate Standard?(a) IEEE 802.15(b) IEEE 802.15.4(c) IEEE 802.11g(d) IEEE 802.11bThis question was posed to me in unit test.This intriguing question originated from Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs) topic in chapter Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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The correct OPTION is (d) IEEE 802.11b

Best explanation: IEEE 802.11b was a high RATE STANDARD APPROVED in 1999. It provided new data rate capabilities of 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps in addition to the original 2 Mbps and 1 Mbps user rates of IEEE 802.11.

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Which of the following is not an application of third generation network?(a) Global Positioning System (GPS)(b) Video conferencing(c) Mobile TV(d) Downloading rate upto 1 GbpsI got this question in my homework.My doubt is from Third Generation (3G) Wireless Networks in section Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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Right option is (d) Downloading RATE UPTO 1 Gbps

To explain: 3G applications include GPS (Global Positioning SYSTEM), MMS (Multimedia Messaging System), video conferencing, LOCATION based services, video on demand, wireless voice telephony and high data rates with peak downloading rate of 100 Mbps. For 4G networks, the peak downloading rate is 1 Gbps.

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of 3G network?(a) Communication over VoIP(b) Unparalleled network capacity(c) Multi-megabit Internet access(d) LTE based networkI had been asked this question by my school principal while I was bunking the class.Query is from Third Generation (3G) Wireless Networks in portion Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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Right answer is (d) LTE based network

Explanation: Multi-megabit Internet access, communication using Voice over internet Protocol (VoIP), voice activated calls, unparalleled network capacity are some of the CHARACTERISTICS of 3G network. 3G systems promise unparalleled WIRELESS access which is not possible in 2G systems. LTE (Long term Evolution) is a standard of 4G systems.

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UMTS is also known as _____________(a) IS-95(b) GPRS(c) CdmaOne(d) W-CDMAThe question was asked during an interview.I would like to ask this question from 3G W-CDMA (UMTS) topic in division Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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The CORRECT answer is (d) W-CDMA

The explanation: UMTS USES Wideband CDMA (W-CDMA) to carry the radio transmissions. Therefore, it is ALSO referred as W-CDMA. W-CDMA offers greater spectral EFFICIENCY and BANDWIDTH to mobile network operators.

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Which one of the following 2G standard is used in Japan?(a) IS-136(b) GSM(c) PDC(d) AMPSThe question was asked during a job interview.This is a very interesting question from Second Generation (2G) Cellular Networks topic in portion Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

Answer» CORRECT OPTION is (C) PDC

For explanation: PDC (Personal Digital Cellular) was standardized by Japanese Ministry of Posts and Telecommunication in 1991. It is similar to IS- 136, but with 25 KHz voice channels to be compatible with the Japanese analog channels.
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What is one disadvantage of EDGE in comparison to HSCSD and GPRS?(a) Low data rates(b) Small coverage range(c) Low speed(d) No advancementThe question was asked in unit test.This interesting question is from 2.5G topic in portion Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is (b) Small coverage range

Easiest explanation: Because of the HIGHER data rates and relaxed error control covering in many of the selectable air INTERFACE formats, the coverage range is smaller in EDGE than in HSCSD or GPRS.
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2.5G upgrade path for a particular wireless carrier does not match the original 2G technology choice made earlier by the same carrier.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question in homework.This key question is from 2.5G in division Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

Answer» RIGHT choice is (b) False

To elaborate: As 2.5G is the upgradation of 2G technology, 2.5G upgradation PATH must match the original 2G technology. For example, 2.5G upgrade solution designed for GSM must DOVETAIL with original GSM interface so that change of HARDWARE is not required.
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What is the name of the internet microbrowser technology used by NTT DoCoMo in Japan?(a) Wireless Application Protocol(b) I-mode(c) .W-mode(d) Hypertext Markup LanguageThis question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.My doubt stems from 2.5G in section Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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Correct answer is (b) I-mode

For explanation I WOULD say: I-mode is a wireless data service and Internet microbrowser TECHNOLOGY introduced by NTT DoCoMo on its PDC network in 1998. It is currently used by other wireless SERVICES THROUGHOUT the WORLD.

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GSM (Global System for Mobile) was earlier also known as _____________(a) Group System Mobile(b) Global Special Meaning(c) Group Special Mobile(d) Global Special MobileThis question was addressed to me at a job interview.My question is from Second Generation (2G) Cellular Networks in division Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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Correct answer is (C) Group Special Mobile

The explanation: GSM was EARLIER KNOWN as Group Special Mobile. As it became more global, the meaning of acronym was changed to Global System for Mobile.

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How many users or voice channels are supported for each 200 KHz channel in GSM?(a) Eight(b) Three(c) Sixty four(d) TwelveI got this question in examination.The doubt is from Second Generation (2G) Cellular Networks in division Modern Wireless Communication Systems of Wireless/Mobile

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The correct answer is (a) EIGHT

The explanation is: GSM is a circuit SWITCHED system that divides each 200 KHZ channel into eight 25 KHz time slots, i.e. each radio channel is divided into eight voice channels.