MAD Unit 5 T1

Versioning in mobile apps is primarily used to:

• Reduce app size

• Track updates and maintain compatibility

• Improve device battery life

• Prevent app crashes

Why is signing a mobile app important before distribution?

• To reduce the download time

• To verify authenticity and ensure security

• To improve UI design

• To compress app files

Which step comes immediately before distributing an app to a marketplace?

• Debugging

• Packaging

• Testing

• Signing

WML was designed primarily for:

• Desktop browsers

• Wireless devices with limited resources

• Voice-based applications

• Multimedia streaming

HDML was primarily designed for:

• Voice-based applications

• Early mobile devices with limited displays

• Desktop browsers

• Tablets only

cHTML was mainly introduced for:

• Feature phones in Japan

• Desktop browsers

• Server-side scripting

• Voice recognition apps

Answer explanation

NTT DoCoMo’s i-mode services

What is the purpose of versioning in mobile applications?

Define packaging in the context of mobile app development.

Expand the full form of WML and HDML.

Name any two mobile app distribution platforms.