Date:07/01/21 Chapter 8

Exercise
A. Tick [√] the correct answer.
1. iOS is developed and supported by Apple and is used on their own iPhone and iPads.
2. Native apps are developed for a particular platform or device like iOS and Android.
3. Gaming App helps the users improve their cognitive conditions, such as attention and
focus.
4. You can run any app from the App Screen of Android mobile phone.
5. In Component Designer window, you will create the look and feel of your app.
6. Block Editor is used for instructing the components what to do and when to do it.
B. Write ‘T’ for True and ‘F’ for False.
1. Web apps provide a user an experience similar to native apps. . [T]
2. Hybrid apps are developed for a particular platform or device. [F]
3. Utility app is used by everyone of us on a daily basis. [T]
4. Android apps are saved with .apk file extension. [T]
5. To test your app on the emulator, click on connect and then ai companion. [F]
6. Backpack retains a copy of your even when you exit app inventor. [F]
C. Fill in the blanks.
1. A Web App is optimized for display in a browser or on a mobile device.
2. Social Networking app enables you to connect with people who share similar personal or
professional interests.
3. Recent app list is used to switch from one app to another quickly as needed in android
device.
4. Unknown Source option enables you to install the apps manually in your mobile.
5. Any component that you place into the Viewer from Components Palette, will also show
up in Components list.
6. After creating, you can run your app in Android device or in emulator.
D. Write the uses of the following.
1. Business Apps: - This app help user to preform many task and help us to be more
productive.
2. Travel apps: - The main purpose of ravel apps is to make your travelling easier and more
comfortable.
3. Communication Apps: - It enable you to impart or interchange thoughts, opinions or
information.
4. Educational Apps: - These apps are making things easier for children’s to understand.
E. Differentiate between the following.
1. Android: - It is an operating system for mobile computing devices developed by
Google.
iOS: - It is an operating system developed and supported by Apple and is used only on
their own iPhone and IPad.
2. Native App: - Apps that are developed for a particular platform or device.
Web App: - Are actually websites that provide a user with experience similar to native
apps.
F. Answer the following.
1. What do you mean by Apps?
Ans:- App is short form of application used in Tablet, iPhone, and IPad.
2. Name different type of apps.
 Ans:- The different apps are Gaming, Business, Entertainment, Utility, travel,
Education, Social Networking, Communication etc.
3. Name the components of Block Editor window?
Ans:- The main components of Block Editor window are Built-in-Blocks, components
Blocks, Block Viewer, Bagpack.
4. What is App store?
Ans:- App store is an application built by Apple company to download application on
mobile, iPhone and IPad.
G. Answer Briefly.
1. What do you mean by hybrid apps? Explain.
Ans:- App that combination of both native and web app elements. These apps are cross-
platform app that can be run on any system.
2. Why do we need web app?
Ans:- Web app are actually websites that provide a user with experience similar to
native apps. User can download these apps through any browser. User need web app to
upgrade the mobile app easily.
3. What is purpose of Blocks editor? Name it main parts.
Ans:- Block editor window specify how the components will work. The main parts of
block editor window are Built-in-Blocks, components Blocks, Block Viewer, Bagpack.
4. What do you mean by MIT App inventor?
Ans:- It is an open source web application originally provided by google. It is used to
develop small app for mobile.