Jetpack CompositionLocal Quiz

This quiz tests your knowledge of CompositionLocal in Jetpack Compose, focusing on its use in managing state across composable hierarchies. Topics covered include the purpose of CompositionLocal, when to use compositionLocalOf versus staticCompositionLocalOf, the advantages and limitations of this approach, and practical examples of how to implement and access CompositionLocal values in different branches of a composable tree.

In which scenario is compositionLocalOf() preferred over staticCompositionLocalOf()?

When state should not change during the app’s lifetime

When state values are constant throughout the app

When state values change frequently and need partial recomposition

When you need to persist state across configuration changes

None

What is a disadvantage of using staticCompositionLocalOf for frequently changing state?

It cannot store complex objects

It requires passing the state through each composable

It causes the entire subtree to recompose, which can be inefficient

It prevents the use of default values

None

What is the purpose of CompositionLocal in Jetpack Compose?

To make state accessible to composables lower in the tree without passing through intermediaries

To ensure state is retained across configuration changes

To make state available to all composables globally

To pass state down through every intermediate composable

None

What is the effect of refreshing the Preview panel in Android Studio after modifying CompositionLocal values?

It re-runs the app on a physical device

It automatically saves the current state of the app

It updates the preview to reflect the changes made in the code

It compiles the app to check for syntax errors

None

What happens when the value of a CompositionLocal changes?

The entire tree below where the value is assigned is recomposed

No recomposition occurs

Only the specific composable where the state changes is recomposed

All composables in the app are recomposed

None

What is the function used to create a CompositionLocal instance?

compositionLocalOf

mutableStateOf

saveableStateHolder

remember

None

How is the value of a CompositionLocal accessed in a composable?

By using the remember function

By calling the getValue() method

By directly using the state variable name

By referencing the current property of the CompositionLocal instance

None

What is a key advantage of using CompositionLocal over passing state down directly?

It eliminates the need for state hoisting

It reduces the verbosity of passing state through each intermediate composable

It ensures state is preserved across recompositions

It allows for a single global state across the app

None

What happens if a CompositionLocal value is not provided?

A runtime error occurs

The default value specified in compositionLocalOf() is used

The composables will fail to compile

The value is inherited from the parent composable

None

10.

Which object can provide a value to a CompositionLocal?

stateProvider

saveableProvider

remember

CompositionLocalProvider

None

11.

Which of the following is an example of using CompositionLocal incorrectly?

Using staticCompositionLocalOf for a theme color

Using CompositionLocal for frequently changing UI elements

Accessing the current property of a CompositionLocal instance

Assigning different values in different branches of the tree

None

12.

What does CompositionLocalProvider do?

It saves state during configuration changes

It recomposes the entire composable tree

It sets a value to a CompositionLocal and makes it available to children composables

It initializes a CompositionLocal instance

None

13.

What is the default behavior of state declared using CompositionLocal?

It can be accessed without being remembered

It is accessible globally across all composables

It is only accessible within the branch of the tree where it is assigned

It automatically persists through configuration changes

None

14.

What is the role of the default value in compositionLocalOf()?

To provide a fallback value when no explicit value is set

To prevent recomposition when no value is provided

To define the type of data the CompositionLocal will store

To ensure the state is persistent across configuration changes

None

15.

When should you use staticCompositionLocalOf() instead of compositionLocalOf()?

When state changes are infrequent and a full recomposition of the subtree is acceptable

When state should be passed through all intermediate composables

When state is expected to change frequently

When you want to prevent recompositions in descendant composables

None

16.

What does staticCompositionLocalOf provide?

A static reference that prevents recomposition

A state holder that is designed for infrequent changes

A way to share data across different activities

A mutable state that changes frequently

None

17.

Which of the following is a benefit of using CompositionLocal?

It allows state to be hoisted to a higher composable

It prevents recomposition in the entire tree

It simplifies passing state through deeply nested composable trees

It makes state accessible across all screens in an app

None

18.

What type of value does CompositionLocal store?

Network configurations and data models

Only strings and integers

Any type of state that can be shared among composables

Only colors and themes

None