Android Application Development - B23DAS411

SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND APPLICATIONS

Android Application Development - B23DAS411

Unit 1: Introduction to Mobile Technologies and Android Development

2 Marks

1. What is Android, and how does it differ from other mobile operating systems?

2. List the key components of an Android application.

3. Explain the role of Activity in Android applications.

4. What is the function of an Intent in Android?

5. What are the steps to launch your first Android application?

6. Define the term Fragment in Android.

7. Mention the tools required to begin Android development.

5 Marks

1. Explain the different mobile technologies and their significance.

2. Describe the process of obtaining the required tools to start Android development.

3. How do you debug and publish an Android application?

4. Discuss the purpose and different types of Intents in Android.

5. Explain the lifecycle of an Activity in Android.

10 Marks

1. Write a detailed note on the evolution of mobile technologies and the significance of
Android in the mobile ecosystem.

2. Explain the working of Activities and Fragments with examples. How are they used to
design a user interface in Android?
3. Describe the steps involved in creating and publishing an Android application.

4. Discuss the process of using the Intent object to invoke built-in applications in
Android.

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Unit 2: Working with User Interface in Android

2 Marks

1. What is the use of the Action Bar in Android?

2. What are Picker Views in Android? Give an example.

3. Define List Views and their role in displaying long lists in Android.

4. What are specialized fragments, and how are they different from regular fragments?

5. Explain the use of the Web View in Android.

6. What are the common ways to persist user data in Android?

5 Marks

1. Explain how you can adapt an Android app to different display orientations.

2. How do you listen for UI notifications programmatically in Android?

3. Describe the components of a screen in Android and how they relate to creating the
UI.

4. Explain how to use the ImageView to display an image in Android.

5. How do you save and load user preferences in Android?

10 Marks

1. Explain the complete process of designing a user interface in Android. Include how to
handle orientation changes, manage resources, and create the UI programmatically.

2. Discuss the usage of specialized fragments in Android. How are they different from
regular fragments in terms of functionality and use cases?

3. How would you implement a List View to display a long list of items and how do you
handle its interaction with the user?

4. Describe the process of persisting data in Android using files and databases, including
preferences.

Unit 3: Designing User Interface

2 Marks

1. What does it mean to design a UI by declaration in Android?

2. What is an autobox in Android, and how is it implemented?

3. What is the significance of applying themes in Android UI design?

4. How can you debug an Android app using log messages?

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5. What is the role of a debugger in Android development?

5 Marks

1. Describe the process of creating an opening screen in Android.

2. How do you implement and use alternate resources for different device
configurations?

3. Explain the process of adding a menu to an Android application.

4. How can you add and configure settings in an Android app?

5. Discuss the role of debugging in Android app development, including the use of log
messages and the debugger.

10 Marks

1. Explain the process of designing a user interface in Android by declaration and

discuss its advantages over other design methods.
2. Detail the steps to create an opening screen for an Android app and the rationale
behind this process.
3. Describe the steps to apply a theme in Android UI design and the impact it has on the
overall app appearance.
4. Provide an in-depth explanation of using a debugger in Android development and its
key features.

Unit 4: Creating Content Providers and Data Management in Android

2 Marks

1. What is a content provider in Android?

2. How do you create and use a SQLite database in Android?

3. What is the role of SQL in Android development?

4. Mention the key differences between a regular database and a content provider in
Android.

5. How can you share data between apps using content providers in Android?

5 Marks

1. Explain the steps involved in creating and using content providers in Android.
2. Discuss the process of using SQLite in Android. How is data retrieved from a SQLite
database?
3. Describe the concept of data binding in Android and how it can be implemented.

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4. What are the benefits of using a content provider to share data across applications?

5. How can you implement SMS messaging and sending emails in Android?

10 Marks

1. Explain the process of creating your own content provider in Android. Include an
example of how to use it for data sharing between applications.

2. Discuss the role of SQLite in Android development. Provide a detailed explanation of

creating, reading, updating, and deleting data in SQLite.

3. Describe how location data is managed in Android. Include how to monitor location
and display maps.

4. Explain the process of preparing an Android app for publishing, including steps like
deploying APK files and uploading to the market.

Feature Example
Theme Mode Light Mode or Dark Mode
Language English, Spanish, French, etc.
Notifications Enable/Disable notifications
Font Size Small, Medium, Large
Sound Settings Mute or Adjust Volume
Remember Login Stay logged in or log out after session
Auto-Update Enable or disable automatic updates