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Quick Quiz
1. Which of the following are the two major mobile operating systems that most apps are developed for?
a. Windows and macOS b. Android and iOS
2. Which of the following is NOT a category of mobile apps?
a. Gaming b. Baking recipes
3. What is the typical process a user follows to add an app to their mobile device?
a. Sending an email
b. Downloading and installing the app from an app store
Recap
An app is a software program primarily developed for hand-held smart devices such as mobile
and tablet.
The three most popular app stores are Google’s Play Store, Apple’s App Store, and Microsoft Store.
There are mainly three main types of applications: desktop, Desktop, Mobile and Web.
Android is an operating system for mobile devices developed by Google.
iOS (formerly iPhone OS) is also a popular operating system developed by Apple Inc. for its hand-
held devices such as iPhone and iPad.
There are three categories of mobile apps: Native, Web and Hybrid.
App Inventor is a free platform that can be used to create apps for smart phones.
Assess Yourself
Choose the correct option.
1. Which of the following is an app store?
a. Google’s Play Store b. Apple’s App Store
c. Microsoft's Windows Store d. All of these
2. Riya is watching a movie on a video app on his Android mobile. Which category of apps does it belong to?
a. Utility Apps b. Communication Apps
c. Entertainment Apps d. Gaming Apps
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