Chapter 12

What format should your application icon be stored in when publishing an app?

PNG

Which of the following is true about .apk files?

They can be run directly on a device

It may take up to 48 hours for a new Google Play account to be approved for Android app publication.

True

Which of the following is the alternative to uploading a demo video with your app?

youtube.com

With what should you upload your app to leverage your app in the Google Play store?

a video link

If you charge users for your application, you will receive 70 percent of the application price. Where will the remaining 30 percent be distributed?

among the different phone carriers

All Android applications must be digitally signed with a(n) ____________________ before the system can create an .apk package of an app for application distribution.

certificate

The Android system uses a(n) __________________ as a means of identifying the author of an application and establishing trust relationships between applications.

certificate

Google Play can store up to twenty thousand songs for free using the ____________________ services.

cloud

The release-ready package is called an .apk file (application package file), which is a(n) _______________ archive similar to a Zip file that contains the application, the manifest file, and all associated resources, such as image files, music, and other required content.

compressed

In addition to promotional media items, providing an app ____________________ gives a quick overview of the purpose of the app and what it does.

description

What should be tested in Android apps before publication using different built-in emulators in Android Studio?

design & functionality

When publishing an app in Google Play, what are you required to post to accompany the app for marketing purposes?

images

If you lose your ____________________ file, you will not be able to upgrade your Android Google Play app.

key

What does the application icon not replace, but rather serve to identify and brand your app?

launcher icon

Before you can publish apps through Google Play, you must register as a developer using your Gmail account username and password at http://____________________.

play.google.com/apps/publish

A(n) ______________ key digitally signs your application with information from your local system.

private

Which of the following is another term for the distribution of an Android app through Google Play?

publishing

When a visitor writes a good review about your application in the review section, what can you do with it?

quote the review within your description

Using the Android Studio Build menu, you can build a(n) ___________________ .apk file that is signed with your private key and optimized for publication.

release-ready

What can users install and run on their Android phones and tablets that must be created after an Android application is successfully tested?

release-ready package

Google Play requires a minimum of two ____________________ of an app to display on the details page of your application.

screenshots

Why would one create two resource directories in the strings directory?

to have the application to support text in Spanish as well as English

What is the purpose of the cloud storage services that Google Play provides?

to save space on an Android device

When uploading an app to Google Play, what takes you through the steps to upload your unlocked application file?

Developer Console

To register for a Google Play account, which of the following is required?

Google account

What is the purpose of the digital certificate the Android system uses?

It's a means of establishing trust relationships between applications

_______________________ is the process of adapting an app or webpage to a language while considering cultural differences.

Localization

Registering at Google Play requires a one-time payment of $25, which registers you as an Android application developer and enrolls you in a which Google account?

Merchant

Which of the following is NOT an option in the Pricing and Distribution page encountered when publishing an app?

Minimim API supported

When you upload your app to Google Play, you select one of the application categories. Which of the following is not a valid category?

Science

Android .apk files can be installed and run directly on an Android device.

True

If you are using a Mac computer, you do not need to install a USB driver to test your app.

True

The Android platform runs on a variety of devices that offer different screen sizes and pixel densities.

True

The Android system uses a digital certificate as a means of identifying the author of an application.

True

The Google Play Web site includes the features and services of the Android Market, Google Music, and Google e-books.

True

When an app is selected on Google Play, it installs directly to your Android device.

True

To set up a Windows computer to detect an Android device, a(n) ____________________ for Android Debug Bridge must be installed following the steps at http://developer.android.com/sdk/oem-usb.html.

USB Driver

Which of the following is a digital repository that serves as the storefront for Android devices and apps?

Google Play

What happens if a user uninstalls a purchased app before the 24-hour time period?

A refund is issued

The file extension used for application package files is ____________________.

.apk

Which of the following is a file format created by Google?

.apk

In a Google Play app, a large image is displayed at the top of the right pane. Which of the following is NOT an available dimension?

480 x 640

The size of the application icon should be __________________ x 512 pixels stored in a PNG file.

512

About how many different languages can be translated through Google Translate (http://translate.google.com), a free translation service that can be used to translate the languages used in your app?

70

Before an Android application can be successfully tested, a release-ready package must be created that users can install and run on their Android phones and tablets.

False

Google Play is not part of the default setup on new Android devices.

False

When testing an app on an Android device, the Android Choose Device dialog box opens a listing of the available operating systems and connected devices.

False

After you change the settings on your Android phone or tablet, you can use a versatile tool called the ____________________ to communicate with a connected Android device.

Android Debug Bridge (ADB)

Which Android tool can be used to communicate with a connected Android device?

Android Debug Bridge (ADB)