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What is the primary function of the Activity Manager class?
What is the primary function of the Activity Manager class?
- To handle user data and application settings.
- To interact with activities, services, and processes. (correct)
- To provide a framework for creating user interfaces.
- To manage the lifecycle of application components.
Which method in the Activity Manager class is used to determine if the app is running on a low-memory device?
Which method in the Activity Manager class is used to determine if the app is running on a low-memory device?
- isLowRamDevice() (correct)
- isLowMemoryDevice()
- clearApplicationUserData()
- checkMemoryStatus()
What is the primary compilation method used by Dalvik?
What is the primary compilation method used by Dalvik?
- Mixed compilation
- Just in Time (JIT) (correct)
- Interpreted compilation
- Ahead of Time (AOT)
What is the main responsibility of an Activity in an Android app?
What is the main responsibility of an Activity in an Android app?
Which of the following lifecycle methods must be implemented when creating an Activity?
Which of the following lifecycle methods must be implemented when creating an Activity?
Which of the following is a key benefit of using ART over Dalvik?
Which of the following is a key benefit of using ART over Dalvik?
What is a characteristic of services in Android development?
What is a characteristic of services in Android development?
What does an Intent in Android primarily serve as?
What does an Intent in Android primarily serve as?
What is a key feature of the Dalvik Virtual Machine (DVM)?
What is a key feature of the Dalvik Virtual Machine (DVM)?
Which activity lifecycle change occurs when a user rotates the screen?
Which activity lifecycle change occurs when a user rotates the screen?
Which Android component is responsible for managing shared app data?
Which Android component is responsible for managing shared app data?
What is one potential downside to using ART?
What is one potential downside to using ART?
Which statement best describes the difference between DVM and ART?
Which statement best describes the difference between DVM and ART?
Which statement is correct regarding the Activity Manager's method clearApplicationUserData()?
Which statement is correct regarding the Activity Manager's method clearApplicationUserData()?
What is needed to create an Activity in Android?
What is needed to create an Activity in Android?
What do Broadcast Receivers do in an Android application?
What do Broadcast Receivers do in an Android application?
Which mobile operating system was introduced alongside ART?
Which mobile operating system was introduced alongside ART?
What compilation method does Android Runtime (ART) primarily use?
What compilation method does Android Runtime (ART) primarily use?
Why does ART require more storage space than Dalvik?
Why does ART require more storage space than Dalvik?
What is the role of Activities in Android development?
What is the role of Activities in Android development?
What was one of the main reasons for the development of the Dalvik Virtual Machine?
What was one of the main reasons for the development of the Dalvik Virtual Machine?
In what scenario would ART improve performance compared to DVM?
In what scenario would ART improve performance compared to DVM?
What type of applications can benefit from the capabilities of ART?
What type of applications can benefit from the capabilities of ART?
Which feature distinguishes ART from other virtual machines beyond DVM?
Which feature distinguishes ART from other virtual machines beyond DVM?
What is the primary role of the content provider class?
What is the primary role of the content provider class?
Where must permissions for content providers be specified?
Where must permissions for content providers be specified?
What object is used by other apps to access content providers?
What object is used by other apps to access content providers?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a content provider?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a content provider?
What is one important consideration when granting permissions to content providers?
What is one important consideration when granting permissions to content providers?
How can developers enable data sharing between their app's components?
How can developers enable data sharing between their app's components?
What must app developers ensure regarding permissions for content providers?
What must app developers ensure regarding permissions for content providers?
Which of the following operations is NOT typically handled by a content provider?
Which of the following operations is NOT typically handled by a content provider?
What is one action that can be performed when an SMS message is received?
What is one action that can be performed when an SMS message is received?
Which type of Content Provider is part of the Android operating system?
Which type of Content Provider is part of the Android operating system?
What can a Screen State Receiver detect?
What can a Screen State Receiver detect?
What is one of the key components of Content Providers?
What is one of the key components of Content Providers?
What type of data can Custom Content Providers expose?
What type of data can Custom Content Providers expose?
What action can occur when the power state changes?
What action can occur when the power state changes?
Which of the following is NOT a function of Content Providers?
Which of the following is NOT a function of Content Providers?
Which component is part of the architecture of Content Providers?
Which component is part of the architecture of Content Providers?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Mobile Application Development
- Covers fundamental concepts of mobile application development and interface design.
- Introduces major topics: mobile platforms, UI/UX design, Android OS components, and application testing.
Android Operating System
- Dalvik Virtual Machine (DVM) was the initial virtual machine for Android, optimized for low-memory devices.
- DVM used just-in-time (JIT) compilation, translating bytecode to machine code at runtime for better performance.
- Android Runtime (ART) replaced DVM in Android 5.0 Lollipop, using ahead-of-time (AOT) compilation for improved startup times and performance.
Key Differences Between DVM and ART
- DVM utilizes JIT compilation; ART utilizes AOT compilation.
- ART offers faster performance and startup times at the cost of requiring more storage space for compiled code.
- Some apps may have compatibility issues with ART due to AOT compilation.
Core Components of Android Applications
- Activities: Represent single screens with user interfaces, managing user interactions and UI elements.
- Services: Run in the background for long-running operations without user interaction (e.g., music playback).
- Broadcast Receivers: Respond to system-wide events and broadcasts, such as battery status changes.
- Content Providers: Manage app data sharing between different applications, allowing access to shared data.
Activity Manager
- Facilitates interaction with activities, services, and processes in Android apps.
- The
isLowRamDevice()method detects low-memory devices, whileclearApplicationUserData()resets app data.
Activity Lifecycle
- Each activity corresponds to a screen in the user interface, handling user input and leveraging lifecycle methods (e.g.,
onCreate(),onPause(),onDestroy()). - Lifecycles define how activities behave during transitions and system events.
Intents
- Intents are objects requesting actions from other app components, serving as a messaging system.
- Can trigger actions in response to broadcast events (e.g., SMS notifications, screen state changes).
Content Providers Overview
- Enable secure data sharing between apps, structured around data contracts and URIs.
- Types: Built-in (system-wide data access) and custom (specific to app data).
Content Provider Components
- Comprises a content provider class, data contract, and URIs detailing data accessibility.
- Permissions for data access and modifications must be declared in the app's manifest, upholding user privacy.
Interoperating with Content Providers
- Apps access Content Providers using
ContentResolverobjects to perform data operations. - Foster data sharing within the same app or across different apps.
Examples of Content Providers
- Contacts Provider
- Media Store Provider
- Settings Provider
- Calendar Provider
- Call Log Provider
- Dictionary Provider
Conclusion
- Understanding these components and their relationships is critical for effective mobile application development.
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