Android TableLayout for UI Design

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What is the purpose of a fragment in Android?

To handle UI for landscape mode

To contain as many columns as rows

To represent a portion of User Interface (UI) on the screen (correct)

To display child View elements in rows and columns

Which of the following attributes in TableLayout is used to uniquely identify the layout?

android:collapseColumns

android:shrinkColumns

android:id (correct)

android:stretchColumns

What does the android:shrinkColumns attribute specify in TableLayout?

The index of the columns to stretch

The description of the layout

The index of the columns to shrink (correct)

The ID of the layout

How does working with TableLayout in Android compare to HTML tables?

TableLayout arranges child elements into rows and columns like HTML tables but does not display border lines Signup and view all the answers

Why might a separate layout file be needed for handling UI in landscape mode?

To make UI designs that are flexible and auto-adjustable based on screen size Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a fragment in relation to an Activity in Android?

A fragment is a part of the activity that represents a portion of UI on the screen Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to create a Fragment in Android Studio?

Create a class and extend it with Fragment class Signup and view all the answers

Which layout can be used in the XML file for the first Fragment?

FrameLayout Signup and view all the answers

What method is responsible for inflating the layout of a Fragment?

onCreateView Signup and view all the answers

How can a new Fragment be added to an Android project?

By using FragmentTransaction in an Activity Signup and view all the answers

In Android development, what is a theme?

A collection of attributes applied to an entire app or view hierarchy Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of UI flexibility in Android development?

Creating a diverse set of layouts for Fragments Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the lifecycle of a fragment and the lifecycle of its host activity?

Fragment lifecycle is influenced by the host activity's lifecycle Signup and view all the answers

When does the onAttach() method of a fragment get called?

Only when the fragment is created for the first time Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the onCreateView() method in Android fragments?

Create the user interface of the fragment Signup and view all the answers

How does pausing the host activity affect a fragment?

All fragment-related operations stop functioning Signup and view all the answers

In Android, how are fragments inserted into an activity layout?

element in XML layout file Signup and view all the answers

Why do fragments in Android applications play a role similar to sub-activities?

Fragments' methods and operations depend on their host activities Signup and view all the answers