Scribd
Upload
44 views

Mobile Programming Ecs 2205

The document provides an exam for a mobile programming course, consisting of 5 questions testing knowledge of mobile development concepts and Java ME APIs. It covers topics like defining mobile devices and operating systems, object oriented programming concepts, the MIDlet lifecycle, creating simple interfaces, storage APIs and exceptions.

Uploaded by

Den mut
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
44 views

Mobile Programming Ecs 2205

The document provides an exam for a mobile programming course, consisting of 5 questions testing knowledge of mobile development concepts and Java ME APIs. It covers topics like defining mobile devices and operating systems, object oriented programming concepts, the MIDlet lifecycle, creating simple interfaces, storage APIs and exceptions.

Uploaded by

Den mut
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

TECHNICAL UNIVERISTY OF MOMBASA

Faculty of Engineering &


Technology
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY


(DICT 13M – Y2 S2)
ECS 2205: MOBILE PROGRAMMING

END OF SEMESTER EXAMINATION


SERIES: DECEMBER 2014
TIME: 2 HOURS

Instructions to Candidates:
You should have the following for this examination
- Answer Booklet

© 2014 – Technical University of Mombasa Page 1


This paper consists of FIVE questions. Attempt question ONE (Compulsory) and any other TWO questions
Maximum marks for each part of a question are as shown
This paper consists of THREE printed pages

Question One (Compulsory)


a) Define a mobile device. (2 marks)

b) List the characteristics of a mobile device (3 marks)

c) Identify at least 3 mobile operating systems available in the market currently. (3 marks)

d) Explain the following object oriented programming concepts. (8 marks)


(i) Class
(ii) Object
(iii) Inheritance
(iv) Super Class
(v) Sub Class

e) Define a MIDlet life cycle (1 marks)

f) List the stages a midlet goes through in its life cycle. (3 marks)
Question Two
a) Study the following code and answer the questions that follows:
Public class Helloworld extends MIDlet
Form helloForm;
command exitcommand; 2
1 Public Helloworld ( ) {
3 exitcommand = new command (“Exit”, command.EXIT, 1);
helloFORM = new Form (“Hello world”);
hellFORM .append (new string (“Hello world”);
helloFORM. addCommand (exit command);
}
Public void start App ( ) {
Display.get Display (this). set Current (helloform);
}
Public void pauseApp ( ) { }
Public void destroy App ( ) { }
}
(i) What name is given to the section of code marked 1?
What is the main role of this code? (3 marks)
(ii) Define declaration as used in programming giving examples from the code above.
(3 marks)
(iii) Identify the section of code marked 3 giving its role in the above code. (3 marks)
(iv) When this program is run, what is the likely output? (1 mark)
b) Differentiate between low level and high level user interface elements giving examples in each
case. (6 marks)
e) Explain the following classes: (4 marks)
(i) Canvas
© 2014 – Technical University of Mombasa Page 2
(ii) Alert

Question Three
a) Write a simple J2ME program that can be used to display login interface to a user. (10 marks)

The login interface should have the following:


(i) Two textfields, for username and password
(ii) Two commands, one for login and another for cancel

b) Differentiate between Textfield and Text Box, given examples when each can be used in a J2ME
program. (4 marks)

c) List THREE Abstract method contained in a MIDlet class that are necessaryfor the MIDlet to
execute, explain the role of each identified method. (6 marks)
Question Four
Explain the following classes, clearly describing the main role in a program. (20 marks)
(i) Screen and Canvas
(ii) Image class
(iii) Date and Ticker class
(iv) Alert and string Item
Question Five
a) Define a database. (2 marks)

b) J2ME uses record management storage (RMS) for persistent storage.


(i) Explain two rules which must be adhered to when naming record stores. (2 marks)
(ii) List and explain four interfaces defined by RMS (8 marks)
(iii) Explain at least FOUR exceptions defined by RMS package. (8 marks)

© 2014 – Technical University of Mombasa Page 3

You might also like

pFad - Phonifier reborn

Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


Alternative Proxies:

Alternative Proxy

pFad Proxy

pFad v3 Proxy

pFad v4 Proxy