AAD Android Build System, Gradle & App Deployment

Question 1

What is the primary build tool used in Android development with Android Studio?

Accepted Answer

Gradle

Answer

Gradle is the official build system for Android, integrated into Android Studio and used for dependency management, compilation, and packaging.

Question 2

In an Android Gradle project, what does `compileSdkVersion` specify?

Accepted Answer

The Android API level used to compile the app source code

Answer

`compileSdkVersion` defines the API level against which the app is compiled, giving access to the APIs available in that version without affecting runtime behavior.

Question 3

Which file contains the module-level Gradle build configuration including dependencies and build types?

Accepted Answer

app/build.gradle

Answer

The `app/build.gradle` file contains the module-specific configuration including dependencies, build types, and product flavors.

Question 4

What is the purpose of `versionCode` in an Android app?

Accepted Answer

It is an internal integer used by the Play Store to determine if an update is newer

Answer

`versionCode` is an integer that must increase with each release; the Play Store uses it to determine update ordering, while `versionName` is the human-readable version shown to users.

Question 5

Which Gradle task produces a release-signed APK?

Accepted Answer

assembleRelease

Answer

The `assembleRelease` Gradle task compiles, packages, and signs the app with the release configuration, producing a release-ready APK.

(AAD) Associate Android Developer Certification Practice Test

(AAD) Associate Android Developer Certification Practice Test

AAD Android Build System, Gradle & App Deployment