Lecture 7 (hard)
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What is the primary advantage of multithreaded applications?

  • Simplified coordination between threads
  • Improved real-time performance on single-core systems
  • Enhanced responsiveness and real-time performance on multicore systems (correct)
  • Reduced memory consumption

What is a common challenge faced in multithreaded applications?

  • Minimal allocation of memory resources
  • Reduced responsiveness on single-core systems
  • Difficulty in coordinating actions between threads (correct)
  • Automatic synchronization of threads

What are the two basic rules for writing efficient code mentioned in the text?

  • Minimize CPU usage and avoid using locks
  • Avoid dynamic memory allocation and limit algorithm complexity
  • Maximize memory usage and perform all computations
  • Avoid memory allocation and unnecessary work (correct)

Which type of images are recommended for optimal performance in mobile applications?

<p>.png images (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key recommendation to improve power consumption in mobile applications?

<p>Executing code in bursts and letting the CPU idle when not in use (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which encryption technique in Android allows different files to be encrypted with different keys that can be unlocked independently?

<p>Metadata encryption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of full-disk encryption in Android?

<p>Securing data behind a single user credential (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which security mechanism in Android assigns a unique user ID to each application and runs it as that user in a separate process?

<p>Kernel-level Application Sandbox (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Android's Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux) enforces mandatory access control over processes starting from which Android version?

<p>Android 4.3 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of file-based encryption introduced in Android 7.0?

<p>Different keys can unlock different files independently (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the importance of full-disk encryption in mobile applications.

<p>Full-disk encryption ensures that all data stored on the device is protected from unauthorized access in case the device is lost or stolen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of file-based encryption in Android 7.0?

<p>File-based encryption allows different files to be encrypted with different keys, providing more granular control over data protection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does metadata encryption contribute to overall security in mobile applications?

<p>Metadata encryption protects sensitive information about the data, such as file names and sizes, adding an extra layer of confidentiality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the significance of security best practices in mobile application development.

<p>Security best practices help developers mitigate vulnerabilities, reduce risks, and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of user data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some key security tips for optimizing power consumption in mobile applications?

<p>To optimize power consumption, developers should let the chip idle when not in use, avoid continuous polling for information, and move work off the main thread.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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