Is there a way to create interactive drop downs?

I have a product form that I am trying to create a warranty list that allows the user to be able to select specific warranties based on the products they are using.
For example, If the form user selects from a drop down that they are using Product # 1, it will give them another drop down with a list of options for warranties available for that Product. If they choose Product #2, it will give them different warranty options that are available for that product.
If this is possible, is it also able to do more than one level of options. I would like to add a color option in there and warranty length as well.
I know this can be done in Livecycle, but can it be done using the Adobe form tools? My company primarily uses IPads with the PDF Expert app and this is one form that they want accessible.
I am also a beginner with java and form creation so a dumbed down version of an answer would be appreciated.

Yes, it's possible with an acroform. I'd have to check to see if PDF Expert supports the JavaScript that you'd need to use before saying it will work there. It has decent support for JavaScript, but it's not complete as is Reader for Windows/Mac. Unfortunately, Adobe Reader for iOS doesn't support it at all. Here's a link to a series of tutorials that should get you started: http://acrobatusers.com/tutorials/js_list_combo_livecycle1

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