Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2025 examination

GTU 3170710 Mobile Computing and Wireless Communication (MCWC) Summer 2025 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Computer Engineering · Semester 7 · Subject code 3170710
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70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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18 of 25 questions on this paper were also asked in other years. Each is marked below with the years it appeared.See all 39 repeated 3170710 questions, most asked first

Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers
What are LANs, MANs, and WANs & PANs?

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q1a, Winter 2023 Q1a

(b)
4 marks

Define channel capacity and explain its significance in communication systems.

(c)
7 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers

Discuss the different types of transmission media and their advantages and disadvantages.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q1b, Winter 2023 Q4a, Summer 2023 Q3a OR

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers
Define frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS).

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q3c OR, Summer 2024 Q3c OR

(b)
4 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers
What is Automatic Repeat Request (ARQ) in error control?

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3c OR, Winter 2024 Q2c OR, Summer 2024 Q4c, Summer 2023 Q3c OR

(c)
7 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers

Describe the propagation modes and their impact on wireless communication with their advantages & disadvantages.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q3b, Winter 2025 Q5b OR, Summer 2024 Q3b OR, Summer 2023 Q3c

(c)
7 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers

What is handoff in mobile communication, and why is it important for maintaining call quality and connection continuity? Explain the different types of handoffs used in cellular networks.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4b, Winter 2023 Q5a, Summer 2023 Q4a

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What are the functions of HRL, VRL & AUC in GSM?
(b)
4 marksAsked in 4 of 7 papers

Define IMSI, IMEI, and MS-ISDN, and explain the significance of each in mobile communication systems.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q2a, Winter 2025 Q5a OR, Winter 2023 Q2a

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers

How is call routing handled in a GSM network? Outline the steps involved in routing a call from one mobile user to another.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q5c

(a)
3 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
What is hidden terminal problem? How it can be avoided?

Also asked in Winter 2023 Q3a

(b)
4 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers

Explain the additional network elements introduced in GPRS that differentiate it from GSM. Additionally, discuss the limitations of GPRS.

Also asked in Winter 2024 Q4a, Winter 2023 Q3c

(c)
7 marks

What are the various data services provided by GPRS? Explain how GPRS improves the efficiency of data transmission?

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Explain the role of the Medium Access Control (MAC) layer in IEEE 802.11.

(b)
4 marksAsked in 6 of 7 papers
Explain Bluetooth Protocol Stack with diagram.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4c OR, Winter 2024 Q4b, Summer 2024 Q5c, Winter 2023 Q4c OR, Summer 2023 Q5c

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
What is Mobile IP? Explain the tunneling in context of Mobile IP.

Also asked in Winter 2025 Q2c

(a)
3 marksAsked in 6 of 7 papers
Compare and contrast WiMAX and WiFi technologies.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4a, Winter 2025 Q3a OR, Winter 2024 Q4b OR, Summer 2024 Q5a OR, Summer 2023 Q4b OR

(b)
4 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers
Explain the WAP Stack with neat diagram.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q4c, Summer 2024 Q4c OR

(c)
7 marks

Discuss the key services provided by IEEE 802.11, including authentication, association, and data delivery. How do these services support seamless connectivity in Wi-Fi networks?

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain power saving states of Bluetooth device.
(b)
4 marksAsked in 5 of 7 papers
Write a note on piconet and scatternet.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5a, Winter 2025 Q5a, Summer 2024 Q5b OR, Winter 2023 Q4a OR

(c)
7 marksAsked in 7 of 7 papers
Define the Android Layout. Explain the various Android Layouts.

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5c, Winter 2025 Q2c OR, Winter 2024 Q5b OR, Summer 2024 Q5b, Winter 2023 Q5c, Summer 2023 Q5b

(a)
3 marks
What are the four main application components in Android?
(b)
4 marksAsked in 3 of 7 papers
What is the purpose of Android Manifest file?

Also asked in Summer 2026 Q5b OR, Summer 2024 Q5a

(c)
7 marksAsked in 2 of 7 papers
Explain the Android Architecture with the neat diagram.

Also asked in Summer 2024 Q5c OR

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Mobile Computing and Wireless Communication (MCWC) (Summer 2025, B.E. · Computer Engineering, Sem 7). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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