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INDIRA NATIONAL SCHOOL
Wakad, PUNE (2022-23)
Sub – Computer Class - VII Chapter 8-Introduction to App Development
A. Fill in the blanks.
1. Hybrid Apps combine features of both web Apps and Native Apps. 2. The abbreviation of the word ‘application’ is App. 3. Before installing an app on your device, the manufacturer of the app will ask for certain permission 4. The Facebook app is an example of a social networking app. 5. Desktop apps do not need web access and run independently on a computer. 6. You can pay utility bills using a Banking app B. State True or False. 1. Google maps is an e-commerce website. False 2. Desktop apps do not need web access and run independently on a computer.True 3. Hungama music app brings your favourite tunes right to your device. True 4. Mobile apps are usually smaller in size as mobile devices have limited memory. True 5. Usually, native apps come pre-installed on the new phone. True C. Application based questions. 1. Sneha and her parents are planning to go for a movie. She wants to book the tickets online. Which app can she use to do the same? Ans: Sneha can use BookMyShow app. 2. Mannat had a school trip last month where she clicked various photographs. Now, she wants to share these photographs with her friends. Which app should she use? Ans: Mannat can use Social Networking App (Facebook). D. Select the correct option. 1. ______________ is a social aggregation app. a. Reddit b. Netflix c. Hotstar 2.______________ is an app that lets you build your own apps. a. MIT App Inventor b. Reddit c. Facebook 3. ______________ is one of the most popular instant messaging app, worldwide. a. Twitter b. Candy crush c. WhatsApp 4.Hotstar is an ______________app. a. Education b. Entertainment c. Social Networking 5.Buying or selling goods or services using electric means is known as ______________. b. Money control b. Finance c. E-commerce
E. Answer the following questions.
1. How can you broadly categorise the apps? Explain any one category of the apps. ANS: Desktop apps- Desktop apps can be used on a desktop or laptop. Generally, they do not need web access and run independently on a computer. To run a desktop app, it must first be installed on the desktop or laptop and represented either by an icon on the computer screen or item on the start menu. Example- Word processor, Spreadsheet, Paint and notepad 2. State the use of Web apps. ANS: Users can access them like any other web page. Web applications require minimum device memory as the Application lies on the remote server. These applications can be utilised from any device through the internet. Example- Google Maps, Instant messenger
3. What is the difference between Hybrid apps and Native
apps? ANS: Hybrid apps -Hybrid apps have the features of both web apps and native apps. These apps require the device to be connected with the Internet. Hybrid apps can be stored partly on the local device and partly on the remote server. Some hybrid apps can be operated offline also by using cached pages, however, they have limited functionality offline. Native apps - Apps that are developed keeping the device specifications in mind are known as a native app. Most native apps come pre-installed on the new phone. Some native apps can run on the device without the use of the internet, but others may need the internet facility for full functionality. These apps have certain limitations. They are designed for a particular platform and expensive to develop and maintain Distinguish between a Desktop app and Mobile app. ANS: Desktop apps- Desktop apps can be used on a desktop or laptop. Generally, they do not need web access and run independently on a computer. To run a desktop app, it must first be installed on the desktop or laptop and represented either by an icon on the computer screen or item on the start menu. Example- Word processor, Spreadsheet, Paint and notepad Mobile apps-These apps run on a smartphone or tablet. Mobile apps have responsive web designs to adapt to the much smaller screen sizes and orientations of mobile devices. These apps are usually small in size as mobile devices have limited memory. Some mobile apps may come preloaded on a cell phones or