Mobile Programming Chapter 1: Introduction to Android

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What do mobile operators want to provide to their subscribers?

Value-added content in a manageable and lucrative way (correct)
Devices with wireless enabled connections
Freedom to develop mobile applications
A stable and affordable platform to power devices

What is the field of study that covers the design, development, and evaluation of mobile applications?

Web Application Development
Mobile Application Development
Handset Manufacturing
Mobile Computing (correct)

What are portable devices that allow transmission of data, voice, and video via a computer or other wireless enabled device?

Laptops only
Desktop computers only
Smart Phones only
Portable devices such as Smart Phones, Tablets, Laptops, wearable devices, and vehicles (correct)

What is another term for a mobile application?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of mobile apps?

To provide users with similar services to those accessed on PCs (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many major operating systems are mobile apps developed for?

3 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the set of processes and procedures involved in writing software for small, wireless computing devices?

Mobile Application Development (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are other operating systems for smart phones aside from Android, IOS, and Windows?

Symbian and BlackBerry (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is mobile application development?

Set of processes and procedures involved in writing software for small, wireless computing devices (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between mobile apps and other types of apps?

Mobile apps are written to take advantage of a particular mobile device's features (B) Signup and view all the answers

When did mobile applications first emerge?

At the end of the 20th century (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a feature that a mobile app might be written to take advantage of?

An iPhone's accelerometer (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the rapid evolution of mobile content and applications?

The operating systems of smartphones being open to third-party software development (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the organization that develops and maintains the Android operating system?

Open Handset Alliance (D) Signup and view all the answers

What motivates companies to make mobile application development easy and intuitive?

The desire to facilitate the process of development (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of developing for Android in terms of market share?

The number of Android devices is greater than the number of devices on all other mobile operating systems combined (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated total revenue from sales of mobile applications in 2014?

25 billion dollars (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using the Android operating system for development?

It is easily customizable (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do mobile users demand from mobile applications?

More choice, opportunities to customize their phones, and more functionality (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the license under which Google releases the Android code?

Apache License (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a smartphone?

Multifunctional device that helps to learn, earn, and have fun (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between smartphones and conventional cell phones?

Operating systems of smartphones are open to third-party software development (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the store where Android apps can be published and distributed?

Google Play Store (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the type of application that is a combination of native and web applications?

Hybrid Application (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following Android features is related to multimedia?

Media support (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the core functionality of the Linux kernel in Android OS?

Memory management, process management, networking, and security settings (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which Android architecture layer is responsible for providing the functionality of the JAVA Programming Language?

Android Runtime (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the DX tool in Android?

To convert .class files to .dex files (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of Java Virtual Machine used in Android?

Register-based Dalvik VM (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the SurfaceManager in Android?

To compose window manager with off-screen buffering (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of the Dalvik VM in Android?

Optimization for low memory requirements (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of the Application Framework layer in Android?

Blocks that our applications directly interact with (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which manager is responsible for managing voice calls in an Android application?

Telephony Manager (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Accelerometer in an Android device?

To measure acceleration (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Content Providers?

Managing data sharing between applications (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of storage medium can be inserted into compatible phones, tablets, and computers?

SD card (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can users do with the touchscreen feature in Android?

Swipe, flip, drag, or pinch to zoom (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Resource Manager?

To manage resources (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Location Manager?

Location management using GPS or cell tower (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Internet in Android development?

To find real-time information (C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mobile Application Development

Mobile application development is a set of processes and procedures involved in writing software for small, wireless computing devices, such as smartphones and tablets.
It involves designing, developing, and evaluating mobile applications using appropriate solutions that meet user requirements.

Why Develop for Android?

Android is the world's leading mobile operating system, with a larger market share than all other mobile operating systems combined.
Developing for Android allows for a quick time to market, with easy development and publication of full-featured applications.
Android is an open platform, allowing manufacturers to create custom user interfaces and add new features to devices.

Android Features

Media support
Streaming media support
Additional hardware support
Multi-touch
Bluetooth
Video calling
Multitasking
Voice-based features
Tethering
Screen capture
External storage

Android Architecture

Linux Kernel: provides core functionality, including memory management, process management, networking, and security settings.
Libraries: provide native libraries, including Libc, SSL, SGL, OpenGL|ES, Media Framework, and SQLite.
Android Runtime: provides the functionality of the Java Programming Language, including core libraries and the Dalvik VM.
Application Framework: manages the activity life cycle of applications, including Activity Manager, Content Providers, Telephony Manager, Location Manager, and Resource Manager.
Applications: includes pre-installed applications, such as SMS client app, Dialer, Web browser, and Contact manager, and allows developers to write custom applications.

Hardware Tools

Touchscreen: allows users to interact with apps using gestures, such as swiping, flipping, dragging, and pinching.
GPS: allows developers to access and track a user's location.
Accelerometer: measures acceleration, allowing developers to detect device movement and orientation.
SD card: allows for portable storage and file access.

Software Tools

Internet: allows users to access real-time information and enables developers to use online resources and tools for development.

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This quiz covers the basics of mobile programming, including why Android is a popular platform, hardware and software tools, and the overall process of mobile application development.