In today’s technology-driven learning environment, the integration of mobile and interactive applications has

become essential in enhancing student engagement and comprehension, particularly in computer- related

courses. Within the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) program, students often face

difficulties in mastering computer fundamentals due to limited interactive learning tools and reliance on

traditional instructional methods. To address these challenges, this study proposed the development of an

Android-based quiz game entitled Android Quiz Game for Computer Fundamentals: A Fun and Interactive

respondents.

Evaluation results indicate that the Android quiz game effectively enhances learning engagement and provides

an interactive alternative to traditional study methods. The system achieved a high level of acceptability and

usability, demonstrating its potential to support efficient academic learning. Overall, the study concludes that

the proposed application contributes to a more organized, engaging, and technology-responsive learning

environment for BSIT students.

Keywords – Android application, quiz game, computer fundamentals, gamification.

Advancements in technology have transformed the way people communicate, work, and learn. One of the most

significant innovations shaping modern life is the rise of smartphones. The rapid evolution of mobile technology

having a interactive and easily accessible learning tools. Furthermore, studies on online, offline, and blended

learning approaches indicates that technology-based learning can improve learners’ motivation and

accommodate varying learning preferences

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. Gamification has been widely applied in education as a strategy

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. The integration of game elements such as

challenges, points, and feedback has shown to positively influence creativity, engagement, and learning

outcomes, particularly when the game mechanics are aligned with the educational objectives

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With the widespread use of mobile devices and the rapid evolution of technology, Android has emerged as a

At Pangasinan State University – Alaminos City Campus, the BSIT program has always been about finding a

good balance. By mixing classic classroom face to face interactions with self- paced learning modules and

digital activities, the faculty has built a reliable routine that helps the students to navigate along their studies

throughout their college years. While this approach served its purpose well, it is now susceptible to challenges

for both the faculty and the students. One of the major difficulties is students’ engagement, as students now

have diverse learning styles, which can limit the effectiveness of traditional instructional methods.

To develop a mobile educational game suited for learners, the proponents examined the learning processes of

BS Information Technology students at Pangasinan State University – Alaminos City Campus. The Android

quiz game, 404 IQ Not Found, is designed as a supplementary educational tool to support students and gaming

enthusiasts. By incorporating gamification into the subject Computer Fundamentals—which includes basic

The proponents utilized both a descriptive and developmental research approach to develop Android Quiz Game

for Computer Fundamentals: A Fun and Interactive learning tool for Bachelor of science in information

technology students at the Pangasinan State University – Alaminos City Campus. The descriptive research

techniques such as surveys, and interviews were used to identify the learning challenges, and student

engagement issues that the students and faculty face related to the teaching of Fundamentals of Programming.

This approach enabled the documentation and the assessment of the processes that could be enhanced by

developing a system by transforming traditional teaching methods, and paper quizzes into an interactive,

engaging, and user-friendly mobile learning tool.

Thus, using developmental approach guided the design phase and the development of the proposed system,

ensuring that the features, game mechanics, and learning strategies aligned with the identified user requirements

The methodology enables the developers to work in short, structured and manageable cycles also called as

sprints, allowing the team to gradually deliver functional elements and apply continuous refinements based on

the test and evaluation results. The development process was carried out through six key phases – the

Requirements Phase, Design Phase, Development Phase, Deployment, and Review Phase, also illustrated in Fig

1. below. This ensures that the final application met both the educational objectives and user needs.

Fig 1. Agile Model

Source: https://medium.com/@chathmini96/agile- methodology-30ec4cdf3fc

Here at the requirements phase, the developers plan and gather the data necessary for the development. The

team talks with the client or users to understand what they want from the project. Instead of long documents,

up. The developers converted the gathered into structured plans and visual layout that guide development.

Using an Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) to represent how the data was organized and connected within

the system. Also created Use Case Diagram with detailed descriptions show how users interact with the game

along with hierarchy charts to illustrate the system logic and a flowchart to identify the existing process. Lastly

by designing the user interface ensured the game was user friendly, engaging, and aligned with the learning

goals of the students.

The Development phase, here the team brings the blueprint to life by coding and building of the product

happens. In this phase we began to write the actual code that brought the quiz game to life based on the data

and requirements gathered. We conducted initial testing with our adviser to check if basic functions work as

expected and to identify areas for improvement. Debugging was also a crucial part of this phase, allowing us

this, we gathered information which helps us to debug and fix setbacks immediately.

The finalized system will be introduced to the locale in the deployment phase. Once the new features have

been developed and tested, they are ready to be deployed, or released, to the end-users or a production

environment. The developers introduced the system to the users, ensuring that it operated effectively in a real-

world environment. This involved presenting the game to the locale to demonstrate its functionality and gather

their feedback, as well as showing it to IT experts to validate its performance and ensure that it complied to

the standards. With these steps followed, we continued to debug errors, refine the system to make it fully

functional, as well as optimized for usability, reliability, and efficient system.

Review phase, finally the team and stakeholders look back at the work completed. They discuss what went well,

what problems were faced, and how to improve. The developers gathered user feedback using acceptability and

usability assessments to ensure that the system met their wants and needs, fix bugs, and implement new features

hands-on experience with the Computer Fundamentals subjects, while the IT expert provides the technical

insights for the system.

TABLE I

Respondents of the Study

Quantitative statistical approach was used to assess the result from the evaluation of the respondents during the

tool that promotes active learning. The following discussion highlights the conceptual framework for the

a digital Book Interface (shown in Figure 5). This module allows students to review comprehensive lecture

instantly.

Fig. 4 Quiz Interface

resulted in a final overall weighted mean of 4.41.this robust result indicates that students perceive the

application as highly beneficial to their overall learning needs, suggesting that interactive digital tools can

enhance comprehension and retention when designed thoroughly and valuable for other subject areas,

providing a promising direction for future educational technology advancements.

Advancements in technology have transformed the way people communicate, work, and learn. The rapid

evolution of mobile technology gave opportunity to an era where smartphones became essential in education,

and daily life. The shift toward online and mobile supported learning environments has further emphasized the

importance of having a interactive and easily accessible learning tools. The development and design of the

Android Quiz Game crafted to address critical challenges faced by both the faculty and students on varying