User properties in Firebase - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

Recall & Review

beginner

What are user properties in Firebase Analytics?

User properties are attributes you define to describe segments of your user base, like language preference or user type. They help you understand user behavior better.

beginner

How do you set a user property in Firebase Analytics?

You use the setUserProperty method in your app code, providing a property name and value. For example, setUserProperty('favorite_color', 'blue').

intermediate

Why should user property names be chosen carefully?

Because Firebase limits you to 25 user properties per project, and names must be clear and consistent to make analysis meaningful.

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Can user properties be changed after they are set?

Yes, user properties can be updated anytime by calling setUserProperty again with a new value. The latest value is used in reports.

beginner

What is the difference between user properties and events in Firebase?

User properties describe user segments and stay with the user, while events record specific actions or occurrences that happen in the app.

What is the maximum number of user properties you can define per Firebase project?

A Unlimited

B 50

C 100

D 25

Firebase allows up to 25 user properties per project to keep data manageable.

Which Firebase method is used to set a user property?

A setUserId()

B logEvent()

C setUserProperty()

D setProperty()

setUserProperty() is the correct method to assign user properties.

User properties in Firebase Analytics are best described as:

A Attributes describing user segments

B Errors logged by the app

C Actions users take in the app

D Device information

User properties describe user segments, like preferences or demographics.

Can user properties be updated after initial setting?

A No, they are permanent

B Yes, anytime

C Only once per user

D Only by Firebase support

User properties can be updated anytime by calling setUserProperty again.

Which of the following is NOT a good practice for user property names?

A Use spaces and special characters

B Use clear, descriptive names

C Keep names consistent

D Limit to 25 properties

User property names should not contain spaces or special characters.

Explain what user properties are in Firebase Analytics and why they are useful.

Think about how you describe groups of users by their traits.

Describe how to set and update user properties in a Firebase app.

Consider the code method and when you might change a property.