Android Application Development Quiz

What is Android from a developer's perspective?

• Middleware

• User interface

• Mobile operating system

• All of the above

What is the role of middleware in Android?

• Provides security features

• Manages the device hardware

• Acts as a bridge between the kernel and applications

• Connects the device to the internet

What are key applications in Android?

• Third-party apps downloaded from the Play Store

• Applications that come pre-installed on the operating system

• Apps that require special permissions to run

• Apps that are only available for rooted devices

What is the base of the Android operating system?

• Unix kernel

• Windows kernel

• iOS kernel

• Linux kernel

What does API stand for in Android?

• Application Processing Interface

• Advanced Programming Interface

• Application Programming Interface

• Automated Programming Interface

What is the main advantage of Android being open source?

• It allows for easy customization and modification

• It has the best security features

• It is only available for a specific brand of phones

• It requires a royalty fee to use

Who is involved in the Open Handset Alliance (OHA) for Android development?

• Government organizations

• Only Google employees

• A group of software companies, handset manufacturers, mobile operators, and semiconductor companies

• Individual developers from around the world

What is the significance of Android being based on a Linux kernel?

• It makes the OS exclusive to Google devices

• It limits the customization options for developers

• It provides a stable foundation for the operating system

• It ensures compatibility with Windows devices

What is the purpose of rich set of APIs in Android?

• To restrict developers from using third-party libraries

• To make it difficult for developers to create apps

• To provide a set of tools for developers to work with

• To limit the functionality of the operating system

What does open source mean in the context of Android?

• The software is not reliable or secure

• The software is only available for a fee

• The software is free to use and can be customized

• The software is only accessible to a select group of developers