Android Platform

The video discusses efforts to improve Android security amidst evolving threats. It explains that Android is a platform with three main components: device hardware, the operating system, and application runtime. The hardware block supports various configurations, while the OS is built on the Linux kernel. The application runtime manages app execution and system services.

What are the three main building blocks of the Android platform?

• Device hardware, Android operating system, and application runtime

• Device hardware, Android operating system, and user interface

• Device hardware, application runtime, and security framework

• Android operating system, application runtime, and user interface

Which of the following is NOT a hardware configuration supported by Android?

• Smart TVs

• Smartphones

• Automobiles

• Laptops

What does it mean when Android is described as 'processor agnostic'?

• It can only run on specific processors

• It can run on any processor architecture

• It is limited to ARM processors

• It requires a special processor to function

On what kernel is the Android operating system built?

• MacOS kernel

• Linux kernel

• Unix kernel

• Windows kernel

What is the role of the Android application runtime?

• To manage hardware resources

• To handle network communications

• To serve as the managed runtime for applications and some system services

• To provide a user interface