LinearLayout Attributes and Behavior

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What attribute of a View object supports defining the text size?

  • textSize (correct)
  • layout_width
  • layout_height
  • android:id

Which XML layout attribute defines layout parameters appropriate for the ViewGroup?

  • textSize
  • layout_width
  • layout_something (correct)
  • android:id

Where should the layout resource from the application code be loaded?

  • In the Activity.onCreate() method implementation (correct)
  • In any random method inside the Activity class
  • In a separate utility class
  • In the View resource XML file

What does 'wrap_content' value for width and height do in Android layouts?

<p>Sizes the view to the dimensions required by its content. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which class extends ViewGroup.LayoutParams and defines size and position for child views?

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

Which method is used to load the layout resource in Android activities?

<p>setContentView() (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the geometry of a view in Android layouts?

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

What is the purpose of creating alternative layout resources in Android Studio?

<p>To optimize UI design for certain screen sizes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to create a suggested qualifier in Android Studio for layout optimization?

<p>Click the arrow beside the file tab in the default layout (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used to define the layout hierarchy in Android XML files?

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

What layout type in Android allows complex layouts to be quickly created without nesting other layout types?

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

Which class in Android can be used as a layout that subclasses AdapterView to populate views at runtime?

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

What component acts as a middleman between the data source and AdapterView layout in Android?

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

Which layout type in Android is tightly integrated into the Layout Editor tool of Android Studio?

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

What are examples of input controls in an Android app's user interface?

<p>SeekBars, ZoomButtons, ToggleButtons, Checkboxes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of UI components do Android widgets offer?

<p>View and ViewGroup subclasses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a layout be declared in an Android application?

<p>Using XML layout or instantiating layout elements at runtime (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the XML vocabulary provided by Android for layouts?

<p>Quick design of UI layouts with nested elements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must each layout file in Android contain?

<p>Exactly one root element which is a View or ViewGroup object (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of layout model provided by Android?

<p>TabLayout (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does getTop() return when invoked on a view?

<p>The Y coordinate of the view (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layout type is recommended in Android 7 and later?

<p>Constraint Layout (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does LinearLayout align its children?

<p>In a single direction, vertically or horizontally (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the attribute used to specify the layout direction in LinearLayout?

<p>android:orientation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it recommended to keep the layout hierarchy as shallow as possible?

<p>Shallow hierarchy means faster UI rendering (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layout supports assigning a weight to individual children using the layout_weight attribute?

<p>LinearLayout (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a vertical list within a LinearLayout, how are the children stacked?

<p>One per row (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layout allows views to be displayed in relative positions to sibling elements or the parent RelativeLayout area?

<p>RelativeLayout (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What attribute can be used to define how each view should be displayed in a ConstraintLayout?

<p>constraint settings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layout introduced in Android 7 allows detailed positioning instructions for views?

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

What is an Android View?

<p>An object that draws something on the screen that the user can interact with (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of View is a ViewGroup in Android?

<p>An invisible container holding other View objects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a ViewGroup in Android app development?

<p>To define the structure for a user interface (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Android, what does a layout do?

<p>Defines the structure for a user interface (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of View in Android is responsible for organizing child views?

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

What differentiates a ViewGroup from a regular View in Android?

<p>A ViewGroup organizes child views while a regular View does not (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does a RelativeLayout play in Android app design?

<p>It arranges child views relative to each other or to the parent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of layout in Android allows you to define constraints between different elements?

<p>ConstraintLayout (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Android, what is the main function of ConstraintLayout?

<p>Allows you to define constraints between elements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Linear Layout do in Android?

<p>Organizes views linearly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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