The Ultimate Android Operating System Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is Android?

Android is a mobile operating system based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software, designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.

When was Android unveiled?

Android was unveiled in November 2007.

Who primarily develops Android?

Android is primarily developed by Google.

What is AOSP?

AOSP stands for Android Open Source Project, which is the core of the Android operating system and is free and open-source software primarily licensed under the Apache License. Signup and view all the answers

What is Firebase Cloud Messaging used for?

Firebase Cloud Messaging is used for push notifications. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components with their description:

Android Open Source Project (AOSP) = Free and open-source software primarily licensed under the Apache License Google Mobile Services (GMS) = Includes core apps such as Google Chrome and the digital distribution platform Google Play Firebase Cloud Messaging = Used for push notifications Android trademark = Imposes standards to restrict the use of Android branding by uncertified devices outside Google's ecosystem Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Open Handset Alliance = Consortium of developers involved in Android's development Apache License = Primary license under which AOSP is licensed 64-bit Android = Based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software Google Play Services = Development platform associated with Google Play Signup and view all the answers

Match the following key events with their dates:

Unveiling of Android = November 2007 Launch of HTC Dream = September 2008 Introduction of 64-bit Android = Based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software Announcement of Android's development consortium = Open Handset Alliance Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with their correct information:

Android's association with Linux kernel = Based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software Android version developed by Google = Ships with additional proprietary closed-source software pre-installed Android branding restrictions = Imposed by Google to restrict the use of Android branding by uncertified devices outside their ecosystem Primary usage of AOSP = Free and open-source software primarily licensed under the Apache License Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their primary usage:

Android operating system = Designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets Google Chrome = Core app included in Google Mobile Services (GMS) Firebase Cloud Messaging = Used for push notifications Android Open Source Project (AOSP) = Free and open-source software primarily licensed under the Apache License Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

What is Android?

Android is an open-source operating system used for mobile devices and other devices.

Android History

Android was unveiled in 2007.
Google primarily develops Android.

Android Open Source Project (AOSP)

AOSP is an open-source software stack for mobile devices, tablets, and other devices.

Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)

FCM is a cross-platform messaging solution used for sending messages and notifications to Android, iOS, and web applications.

Android Components

Activity: represents a single screen with a user interface.
Service: performs long-running operations in the background.
BroadcastReceiver: receives announcements from Android, such as low battery warnings.
ContentProvider: manages shared app data.
Fragment: represents a portion of a user interface.

Android Terms

SDK: Software Development Kit, provides a set of tools for building Android apps.
API: Application Programming Interface, allows apps to interact with the Android system.
NDK: Native Development Kit, allows developers to write native code for Android.