Xamarin Certification Xamarin Testing and Deployment 2

Question 1

Which App Center SDK feature automatically captures and reports unhandled exceptions in a Xamarin app?

Accepted Answer

App Center Crashes

Answer

App Center Crashes SDK catches unhandled exceptions, symbolicated stack traces, and uploads crash reports to the portal.

Question 2

What is the purpose of provisioning profiles in Xamarin.iOS deployment?

Accepted Answer

Authorize an app to run on specific devices and enable app services

Answer

Provisioning profiles combine an App ID, certificates, and device UDIDs to authorize code-signed apps to run on specific devices.

Question 3

In Xamarin.Android, what file type is produced for distributing an app outside the Play Store?

Accepted Answer

.apk

Answer

An APK (Android Package) is the installation file used to sideload apps on Android devices outside the Play Store.

Question 4

What does code signing accomplish in a Xamarin.iOS release build?

Accepted Answer

Cryptographically authenticates the app and enables distribution through the App Store

Answer

Code signing uses a distribution certificate to prove the app's identity, ensuring it hasn't been tampered with and allowing App Store distribution.

Question 5

Which App Center feature allows distributing beta builds to testers before public release?

Accepted Answer

App Center Distribute

Answer

App Center Distribute manages beta distribution, allowing teams to upload builds and invite testers via email links.

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