Introduction to Android Development

What is the Android platform based on?

• Linux kernel

• Unix

• MacOS

• Windows OS

What does the Android SDK provide for developers?

• A set of tools, libraries, and documentation for developing Android applications.

• A set of hardware components for Android devices.

• A collection of games for Android devices.

• A platform for developing iOS applications.

How do you set up the Eclipse IDE for Android development?

• Install Eclipse, ADT plugin, configure SDK, create Android project.

• Install IntelliJ IDEA, configure JDK, create Java project.

• Use Visual Studio Code, install C# plugin, create a .NET project.

• Download Android Studio, set up Gradle, create a Kotlin project.

What is the first step in building a simple Android app?

• Start coding the app without any tools.

• Set up the development environment by installing Android Studio.

• Create a marketing plan for the app.

• Download a sample app from the internet.

What are the main components of an Android app?

• Views, Activities, Services, Intents

• Widgets, Layouts, Themes, Styles

• Databases, APIs, Libraries, Frameworks

• Activities, Services, Broadcast Receivers, Content Providers, Fragments

What is the purpose of the Android Manifest file?

• To declare the app's components and required permissions.

• To handle user interface layouts and designs.

• To store user data and preferences.

• To manage network connections and APIs.

Define the term 'Activity' in the context of Android.

• An Activity in Android is a single screen with a user interface that allows user interaction.

• A data storage component for saving user preferences.

• A background service that runs without a user interface.

• A framework for managing network connections in Android.

What is the role of a Service in an Android application?

• A Service is responsible for handling user input directly.

• A Service manages the app's database connections.

• A Service is used to create user interfaces in an app.

• The role of a Service is to perform background operations without a user interface.

How do Intents facilitate communication between components?

• Intents are primarily for user interface design.

• Intents only work within a single component.

• Intents are used to store data in a database.

• Intents facilitate communication by encapsulating actions and data, allowing decoupled components to interact.

What is the significance of permissions in Android applications?

• Permissions allow apps to run without user consent.

• Permissions ensure that Android apps can only access sensitive data and features with user consent, enhancing security and privacy.

• Permissions are only needed for app updates.

• Permissions are irrelevant to app functionality.