1. When data is transmitted using a statistical multiplexor, the individual units of data must have some form of address that tells the receiver the identity of the intended recipient of each piece of data. Instead of assigning absolute addresses to each piece of data, is it possible to incorporate relative addressing? If so, explain the benefits.
2. The telephone company has a fiber-optic line with time division multiplexing that runs from the United States to England and lies on the ocean floor. This fiber-optic line has reached capacity. What alternatives can the telephone company consider to increase capacity?
3. Mobile user A is using code division multiplexing and has been assigned a binary code of 00001111. Mobile user B, also using code division multiplexing, has been assigned a binary code 01010101. Mobile user A transmits a 1, while Mobile user B transmits a 0. Show the sum of the products that results and your calculations.
4. If data has a large number of one type of symbol, which type of compression would be the most effective?