COMPUTER CHAPTER 11 Flashcards
FLASHCARDS FROM THE BOOK (THE CHAPTER + EXERCISES)
What is android
It is a Linux based operating system, developed by Google and designed for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers.
Write three facts about android
- The first Android - powered phone was sold in October 2008
- Android is an open source which lets the software be freely modified and distributed by the device manufacturers.
- Apps in Android are written in the Java programming language by software developers.
What programming language is android written in
Apps in Android are written in the Java programming language by software developers
Each version of the operating system has the name of a ____________ and is in _____________ __________.
sweet dish, alphabetical order
What are apps
They are the short form of applications. These are programs such as Browser, Calculator, Clock, Calendar, etc.
What is google translate
it is a free application available in google play. Having this app on our devices is a great help to people learning a new language.
what is google goggles
its is an internet search feature that bypasses keywords for camera snapshots. It is a type of visual search.
What is “whiteboard”
the whiteboard app lets teachers and students turn their android tablet into an interactive whiteboard,
What is “wallpaper”
It is the background of the homescreen on an Android tablet.
We can change and set the wallpaper on all Android tablets.
What are the steps to set a wallpaper
press down/long press on any empty part of the home screen, then a wallpaper menu will appear, then choose a wallpaper type
three options are available - gallery (a still image from the galley app), Live (an animated or interactive wallpaper from a list), Wallpaper (select the type of wallpaper you want from the wide range of preinstalled wallpapers).
It is easy to __________ and __________ Android apps from the Google play store
download, install
Name two features of the Google play store
It has free apps which can be downloaded free of cost.
It also has paid apps which have to be purchased.
What is Google Maps
It is a free app on Google Store which gives you voice guided navigation, whether driving, walking or taking public transit.
What is Google Maps Street View
It gives you an actual street view of the places you wish to see.
What is Wiki Encyclopedia
It lets you access Wikipedia’s Online Encyclopaedia
Applications in Android are written in ___________
Java programming language
