HND PATHFINDER’S APP REVISION FOR COMPUTER SOFTWARE

ENGINEERING
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#Chia Desiere

Mobile Programming Exam Questions

Instructions: Answer all questions to the best of your ability.

Section A: Multiple Choice (Choose the best answer)

1. Which of the following best defines mobile programming?

a) Developing websites for mobile browsers.

b) Creating software applications that run on desktop computers.

c) Designing and developing software applications for mobile devices.

d) Managing mobile network infrastructure.

2. A smartphone is an example of a:

a) Mobile terminal only.

b) Mobile device only.

c) Both a mobile device and a mobile terminal.

d) Neither a mobile device nor a mobile terminal.

3. Developing an iOS application using Swift is an example of:

a) Cross-platform development.

b) Native development.

c) Hybrid development.

d) Progressive Web App development.

4. Which of the following is a primary advantage of cross-platform development?

a) Optimal performance and full access to device APIs.

c) Platform-specific user interface and user experience.

d) Utilizing platform-specific programming languages.

5. Which programming language was historically the primary language for Android
development?

a) Swift

b) Kotlin

c) Java

d) Objective-C

6. The Android operating system is based on a modified version of the:

a) macOS kernel.

b) Windows kernel.

c) Linux kernel.

d) UNIX kernel.

7. Which of the following Android versions introduced Material Design?

a) Jelly Bean

b) KitKat

c) Lollipop

d) Marshmallow

8. Which layer of the Android architecture provides a standard interface for the Android
framework to interact with device hardware?

a) Applications

b) Android Framework

c) Android Runtime and Libraries

9. Which of the following methods is the first callback invoked when an Android Activity is
created?

a) onStart()

b) onResume()

c) onCreate()

d) onPause()

10. In Android, an explicit intent is used to:

a) Perform a general action that can be handled by multiple apps.

b) Specify the exact component that should handle the intent.

c) Broadcast a message to all interested components.

d) Request permissions from the user.

11. Which component of the Android SDK is the official Integrated Development
Environment (IDE) for Android development?

a) SDK Tools

b) Platform Tools

c) Android Studio

d) Emulator Images

12. An Android Virtual Device (AVD) is:

a) A physical Android phone used for development.

b) A tool for managing the Android SDK.

c) An emulator that simulates an Android device on your computer.

d) A library used for UI development in Android.

1. Differentiate between a mobile device and a mobile terminal, providing one example of
each (different from a smartphone or tablet for the terminal).
2. Explain one key advantage and one key disadvantage of native mobile development.
3. Name two popular cross-platform mobile development frameworks and the primary
programming language(s) used with each.
4. Briefly describe the role of the Android Runtime (ART) in the Android architecture.
5. List the four key components that make up the Android architecture.
6. Explain the purpose of the onPause() method in the Android Activity lifecycle and why
it is important for saving application state.
7. What is an implicit intent in Android, and what is the significance of using
resolveActivity() with implicit intents?
8. What is the Android SDK, and what are two essential components it includes besides
Android Studio?
9. Outline the steps to enable USB debugging on a physical Android device.
10. What is the purpose of the Android Device Manager (or AVD Manager), and what is the
first step in creating a new Android Virtual Device?

Section C: Application and Understanding

1. Imagine you need to develop a mobile application that requires very high performance
and direct access to specific hardware features of both Android and iOS devices. Would
you choose native or cross-platform development? Justify your answer.
2. Describe a scenario where you would use an explicit intent in an Android application you
are developing. Also, describe a scenario where you would use an implicit intent. Provide
a brief example of the action you would want to perform in each case.
3. A user navigates away from your Android Activity to another app. Describe the sequence
of Activity lifecycle methods that are likely to be called. What should your Activity do in
the onPause() method during this transition?

This set of questions should provide a good basis for your HND exam.. Good luck with the
exam!