Mobile Application Design

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What is the primary focus of the course EEI3269/EEX3269?

Network security for mobile apps
Backend development of mobile applications
UI/UX development of mobile applications (correct)
Database management for mobile platforms

Which of the following best describes a mobile application?

A web-based application normal for all devices
An application software designed for mobile devices (correct)
A gaming software that runs on consoles
A type of software for desktop computers

What is expected from students in relation to mobile application platforms?

Develop applications without the need for a platform
Analyze server-side technologies for mobile applications
Define and choose the right platform for their requirements (correct)
Memorize all available mobile application platforms

What is the duration of study time recommended for this course?

100 hours (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the total credit value for the course EEI3269/EEX3269?

2 credits (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary language used in the development of applications with React Native?

JavaScript (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about the Ionic framework?

It can be used for developing desktop applications. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role do services play in mobile applications?

They handle background processes. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what programming language does Xamarin primarily allow developers to create applications?

C# (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of using libraries in mobile application development?

They provide pre-written code to speed up development. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following frameworks is specifically known for working closely with Angular?

Ionic (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why are services important in a mobile app context?

They allow apps to perform tasks while in the background. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which framework offers a range of cross-platform mobile development tools using HTML and JavaScript?

Ionic (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the codebase in a mobile application?

To manage user authentication and data storage (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of mobile app architecture focuses on the visual presentation and user interaction?

User Interface Layer (A) Signup and view all the answers

In mobile app architecture, what does the Business Logic Layer manage?

User input processing and operational execution (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does UX primarily focus on in the context of mobile applications?

The overall usability and feel of the app (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Presentation Layer in mobile app architecture?

To ensure efficient user interactions and visual appearance (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which programming languages are commonly used to write the codebase for mobile applications?

Swift for iOS and Kotlin for Android (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary advantage of cross-platform mobile apps?

Reduced development time and cost (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does mobile app architecture ensure when building and deploying an app?

Scalability, maintainability, and efficiency (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is not considered a part of user experience (UX) in mobile applications?

User data management and storage (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following technologies are used to build hybrid apps?

HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) primarily differ from traditional web apps?

They can work offline and send push notifications (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of app is built to be primarily platform-independent and relies on a web browser?

Web Apps (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hybrid apps?

Developed only using Java (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which framework is NOT commonly associated with cross-platform mobile app development?

Django (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining disadvantage of web apps compared to mobile apps?

They rely on an internet connection for most functionalities (C) Signup and view all the answers

What key characteristic distinguishes native mobile apps?

They require a separate codebase for each platform (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Data Utilities in a mobile app architecture?

To handle data transactions between the app and external data sources (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of architecture allows for independent development and scaling of app components?

Microservices Architecture (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary advantages of native mobile apps?

They provide high performance and access to device features (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which architecture is best characterized by tightly integrated components within a single codebase?

Monolithic Architecture (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of APIs in mobile app architecture?

To enable communication between the mobile app and backend services (B) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) from other app types?

They can be accessed through a web browser and offer app-like experiences (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the MVC architecture, which component is responsible for managing the data and business logic?

Model (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which programming languages are commonly used to develop native apps for iOS and Android?

Swift for iOS and Java/Kotlin for Android (D) Signup and view all the answers

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