Desktop Application Desktop Application Deployment & Distribution 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of an application manifest file in Windows desktop deployment?

Accepted Answer

To declare metadata, assembly dependencies, and UAC execution level for the application

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To store user preferences and application settings

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To log installation errors and warnings

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To encrypt embedded application resources

Question 2

When distributing a desktop application through the Microsoft Store, which packaging format is required?

Accepted Answer

MSIX package

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Traditional MSI package

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Self-extracting EXE

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ClickOnce publish manifest

Question 3

What is 'dependency bundling' in desktop application deployment?

Accepted Answer

Including all required third-party libraries within the application package to avoid conflicts

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Linking exclusively to shared system libraries to keep the package small

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Downloading dependencies from the internet at first launch

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Using only OS-provided APIs to eliminate third-party dependencies

Question 4

In Semantic Versioning (SemVer), what does incrementing the MAJOR version number signal to update systems and users?

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A breaking change that is not backward-compatible with the previous version

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A routine bug fix with no behavioral changes

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A new optional feature added in a backward-compatible manner

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A security patch requiring immediate deployment

Question 5

On macOS, what is a .dmg file used for in application distribution?

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A disk image file used to distribute macOS application bundles

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A macOS-specific compiled executable format

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A macOS shell installer script

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A package dependency manifest for Homebrew

Question 6

What is Apple's 'notarization' process required for in macOS desktop application distribution?

Accepted Answer

Allowing apps from identified developers to pass Gatekeeper without security warnings

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Submitting the app for Mac App Store listing and review

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Encrypting the application bundle for App Store submission

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Registering the developer certificate with every end user's keychain

Question 7

What is the primary advantage of using a CI/CD pipeline for desktop application deployment?

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Automated building, testing, code signing, and publishing triggered by each code commit

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Reduced application memory footprint at runtime

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Smaller application download size through automatic compression

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Improved frame rate and UI rendering performance