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Android Development and Version History
Android Development and Version History
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1
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Which operating system provides a platform for touchscreen smartphones and tablets?
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Android, an open-source, Linux-based mobile operating system developed primarily by Google.
2
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Which type of mobile app is built specifically for one platform?
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A native app is built specifically for one platform, such as Android or iPhone (iOS).
3
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How does a web app differ from a native app?
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A web app is accessed through a mobile web browser. A native app is built specifically for one platform.
4
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Which type of mobile app combines native and web app features?
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A hybrid app combines features of both native and web apps.
5
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What is a mobile app designed to run on?
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A mobile app is a software program designed to run on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
6
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Which two device categories are explicitly identified as platforms for mobile apps?
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Smartphones and tablets.
7
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Which three major functions does Android provide to device users?
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Android allows users to run applications, manage hardware, and interact with devices through a graphical user interface (GUI).
8
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Which development characteristic allows Android manufacturers and developers to customize the platform?
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Android is open source; its source code is based on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP).
9
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What does the abbreviation AOSP represent in Android development?
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Android Open Source Project.
10
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Which interface elements support easy navigation in Android?
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Touch gestures, icons, widgets, and notifications.
11
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Which Android feature allows multiple applications to run simultaneously?
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Multitasking.
12
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Which Android capability supports applications distributed through app stores?
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A large app ecosystem supports millions of applications available through app stores.
13
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Which connectivity technologies are supported by Android?
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Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, USB, and mobile networks (4G/5G).
14
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Which Android security mechanisms are explicitly identified?
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App permissions, encryption, secure boot, and biometric authentication.
15
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Which Google services are identified as integrated with Android?
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Gmail, Google Maps, Google Drive, and Google Assistant.
16
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In which year did Google release its first commercial Android version?
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2008.
17
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Which Android versions had no confectionery code name?
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Android Version 1.0–1.1 had no code name.
18
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Which Google applications were integrated directly into Android Version 1.0–1.1?
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Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Maps, Search, and Instant Messaging.
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Which web standards and device capabilities did Android Version 1.0–1.1 support?
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HTML and XHTML web pages, a camera, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth support.
20
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Which Android release began the tradition of confectionery code names?
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Android version 1.5, Cupcake, released in 2009.
21
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In which year was Android version 1.5 Cupcake released?
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2009.
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Which input method did Android 1.5 Cupcake introduce for touchscreen smartphones?
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The first on-screen keyboard.
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Which development framework did Android 1.5 Cupcake introduce for third-party applications?
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A framework for third-party app widgets.
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Which media capability did Android 1.5 Cupcake introduce to the platform?
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The platform’s first-ever video recording option.
25
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Complete the statement: Android version 1.5 is known as _____.
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Cupcake.
26
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Complete the statement: Android's source code is based on the _____.
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Android Open Source Project (AOSP).
27
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Which Android development areas are identified as central learning objectives?
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Android application structure, the Android Studio IDE, application building blocks, development tools, and architecture.
28
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Why are Android development tools and architecture important in mobile application development?
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They are important aspects of mobile application development.
29
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Which Android release introduced built-in CDMA network support?
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Android 1.6 Donut.
30
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Which Android release introduced voice and text entry search?
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Android 1.6 Donut.