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What is the main issue that necessitates the use of multiple access schemes in UMTS?
What is the main issue that necessitates the use of multiple access schemes in UMTS?
Which multiple access scheme assigns a separate frequency channel to each mobile for the duration of the call?
Which multiple access scheme assigns a separate frequency channel to each mobile for the duration of the call?
What is the primary challenge addressed by Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA)?
What is the primary challenge addressed by Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA)?
In 2G, which multiple access scheme is characterized by the division of time into timeslots?
In 2G, which multiple access scheme is characterized by the division of time into timeslots?
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What is the key concern addressed by Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) in UMTS?
What is the key concern addressed by Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) in UMTS?
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Why is frequency considered a precious and scarce resource in the context of UMTS?
Why is frequency considered a precious and scarce resource in the context of UMTS?
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In UMTS, which QoS class is characterized by low delay and low delay variation with basic QoS requirements for speech and using AMR speech coding?
In UMTS, which QoS class is characterized by low delay and low delay variation with basic QoS requirements for speech and using AMR speech coding?
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Which QoS class in UMTS is associated with reasonably low delay and delay variation, with stringent BER requirements and traffic management important for variable bit rate in the radio network?
Which QoS class in UMTS is associated with reasonably low delay and delay variation, with stringent BER requirements and traffic management important for variable bit rate in the radio network?
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What is the main characteristic of the background QoS class in UMTS?
What is the main characteristic of the background QoS class in UMTS?
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Which UMTS QoS class is associated with low round-trip delay and delay variation not being important, with stringent BER requirements for non-real-time connections?
Which UMTS QoS class is associated with low round-trip delay and delay variation not being important, with stringent BER requirements for non-real-time connections?
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What is the characteristic of the conversational UMTS QoS class in terms of bit rate for speech using AMR coding?
What is the characteristic of the conversational UMTS QoS class in terms of bit rate for speech using AMR coding?
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In UMTS, which protocol stack is used for the transport of user data in the circuit switched domain?
In UMTS, which protocol stack is used for the transport of user data in the circuit switched domain?
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Which access technology does 2G use?
Which access technology does 2G use?
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What is the typical data rate range for 3G wireless networks?
What is the typical data rate range for 3G wireless networks?
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Which technology is introduced in the evolution from 2G to 2.5G, offering increased data rates and compatibility with GSM?
Which technology is introduced in the evolution from 2G to 2.5G, offering increased data rates and compatibility with GSM?
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What does CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) initially developed for?
What does CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) initially developed for?
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Which network technology architecture includes elements like BSS (Base Station System), NSS (Network Sub-System), and AuC (Authentication Center)?
Which network technology architecture includes elements like BSS (Base Station System), NSS (Network Sub-System), and AuC (Authentication Center)?
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What does TD-SCDMA (Time division synchronous CDMA) have that makes it suitable for asymmetrical traffic?
What does TD-SCDMA (Time division synchronous CDMA) have that makes it suitable for asymmetrical traffic?
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Which technology offers data rates of 144 kbps for rural areas?
Which technology offers data rates of 144 kbps for rural areas?
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Which network architecture includes Core Network (CN), UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network (UTRAN), and User Equipment (UE)?
Which network architecture includes Core Network (CN), UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network (UTRAN), and User Equipment (UE)?
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Which technology uses wide band CDMA technology for its air interface?
Which technology uses wide band CDMA technology for its air interface?
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Which service is specific to 3G?
Which service is specific to 3G?
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Which network architecture includes changes in the core network, upgrading SGSN to 3G SGSN, and MSC to 3G MSC?
Which network architecture includes changes in the core network, upgrading SGSN to 3G SGSN, and MSC to 3G MSC?
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Which technology is used for the transition from IS-95, GSM, and GPRS to W-CDMA, EDGE, and Cdma2000-1xEV,DV,DO?
Which technology is used for the transition from IS-95, GSM, and GPRS to W-CDMA, EDGE, and Cdma2000-1xEV,DV,DO?
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What functions does the RNC (Radio Network Controller) perform in a UMTS network?
What functions does the RNC (Radio Network Controller) perform in a UMTS network?
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In which frequency bands does UMTS operate for 3G transmission?
In which frequency bands does UMTS operate for 3G transmission?
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What did UMTS Rel.4 introduce to the network architecture?
What did UMTS Rel.4 introduce to the network architecture?
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What feature was introduced by 3GPP Rel.5 with regards to data transmission speed?
What feature was introduced by 3GPP Rel.5 with regards to data transmission speed?
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What distinguishes UMTS handover technique from GSM's handover technique?
What distinguishes UMTS handover technique from GSM's handover technique?
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What is the UMTS bearer service architecture composed of?
What is the UMTS bearer service architecture composed of?
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Study Notes
Functions and Architecture of 3G UMTS Network
- Node-B handles air interface Tx/Rx modulation/demodulation
- RNC functions include radio resource control, channel allocation, power control, handover control, ciphering, and segmentation
- UMTS operates in the 1900-2025 MHz and 2110-2200 MHz bands for 3G transmission
- UMTS Rel.4 introduced soft switching and tandem free operation
- 3GPP Rel.5 brought HSDPA with speeds up to 10 Mbps and guaranteed end-to-end QoS
- UMTS uses a soft handover technique, unlike GSM's hard handover
- The UMTS bearer service architecture includes UTRAN, CN, Iu edge node, UE, CN gateway, and core network
- Bearer refers to a capability with defined capacity, delay, and bit error rate
- 3GPP Rel.4 network architecture includes UTRAN and Circuit Switched (CS) core network
- Release 4 introduced features like IPv6 support, SIP replacing SS7, and multimedia message service environment
- 3GPP Rel.5 network architecture included IMS, high-speed downlink packet access (HSDPA), and interworking with the PSTN
- UMTS supports session initiated protocol (SIP), multimedia messaging service (MMS), and global text telephony
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Test your knowledge of the functions and architecture of 3G UMTS networks with this quiz. Explore topics such as Node-B, RNC, frequency bands, soft handover, bearer services, network architecture, and key features introduced in 3GPP releases.
