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Xamarin Test (Xamarin.Forms Test) - Quiz

Yes, it's a company (by Microsoft) you should well know (or do you? ). If you're feeling good today, why not try and see what you'll get. You never know, I might be impressed.

Questions and Answers

1.

Where's the company based?
- A.
  
  California
- B.
  
  Ohio
- C.
  
  Florida
- D.
  
  Arizona
Correct Answer
A. California

Explanation
The company is based in California.

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2.

When was the company founded?
- A.
  
  2010
- B.
  
  2011
- C.
  
  2012
- D.
  
  2013
Correct Answer
B. 2011

Explanation
The company was founded in 2011, as indicated by the answer choice.

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3.

The person(s) who created the program also created one of the following
- A.
  
  Penta
- B.
  
  Trihexa
- C.
  
  Mono
- D.
  
  Dual
Correct Answer
C. Mono

Explanation
The question states that the person(s) who created the program also created one of the options listed. Among the options, "Mono" stands out as the only term that refers to a single entity or unit. Therefore, it is likely that the creator(s) of the program also created "Mono" as a counterpart or related concept to the program.

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In which quarter of the year was the company founded?
- A.
  
  4th quarter
- B.
  
  3rd quarter
- C.
  
  2nd quarter
- D.
  
  1st quarter
Correct Answer
C. 2nd quarter

Explanation
The company was founded in the 2nd quarter of the year. This means that it was established between April and June.

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5.

One of the following developed the program
- A.
  
  Miguel de Icaza
- B.
  
  Adelaide King
- C.
  
  Jean Horak
- D.
  
  Lucas Freeman
Correct Answer
A. Miguel de Icaza

Explanation
Miguel de Icaza is the correct answer because he is a well-known software engineer and developer who has made significant contributions to the development of various programs and software. He is the co-founder of the GNOME project and has also worked on the development of the Mono framework, which allows developers to build cross-platform applications. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that Miguel de Icaza developed the program in question.

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6.

The codebase is based on what?
- A.
  
  Python
- B.
  
  Java
- C.
  
  C#
- D.
  
  C++
Correct Answer
C. C#

Explanation
The codebase is based on C# because it is the correct answer given in the options. The codebase refers to the foundation or underlying programming language used to develop the software or application. In this case, C# is the chosen language for the codebase.

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7.

As at April 2017, how many countries were claimed to be using Xamarin?
- A.
  
  67
- B.
  
  150
- C.
  
  101
- D.
  
  120
Correct Answer
D. 120

Explanation
In April 2017, Xamarin was claimed to be used by 120 countries. This suggests that a significant number of countries had adopted Xamarin as a platform for developing mobile applications.

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8.

When did Microsoft acquire Xamarin?
- A.
  
  2011
- B.
  
  2016
- C.
  
  2017
- D.
  
  2018
Correct Answer
B. 2016

Explanation
In 2016, Microsoft acquired Xamarin. This acquisition allowed Microsoft to integrate Xamarin's cross-platform development tools into their own suite of developer tools, such as Visual Studio. Xamarin enables developers to create mobile applications for iOS, Android, and Windows using a single codebase. This acquisition was a strategic move by Microsoft to expand their reach in the mobile app development market and provide more comprehensive solutions for developers.

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9.

Where does the name Xamarin come from?
- A.
  
  A monkey
- B.
  
  A beetle
- C.
  
  A bird
- D.
  
  A snake
Correct Answer
A. A monkey

Explanation
Xamarin gets its name from a monkey. The name "Xamarin" is derived from the word "Xamarinos," which means monkey in Greek. The founders of Xamarin chose this name to represent their vision of creating a platform that is agile, adaptable, and quick, just like a monkey. The monkey symbolizes the company's goal of providing a flexible and efficient development environment for mobile app development.

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10.

When was Xamarin.Mac released?
- A.
  
  2009
- B.
  
  2015
- C.
  
  2012
- D.
  
  2014
Correct Answer
C. 2012

Explanation
Xamarin.Mac was released in 2012.

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