Practice Mobile Application Permissions: Granular Control and Insidious Abuse - 1.2 | Module 7: Mobile Application Security | Introductory Cyber Security
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1.2 - Mobile Application Permissions: Granular Control and Insidious Abuse

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is a manifest file in Android?

πŸ’‘ Hint: It's essential for app configuration.

Question 2

Easy

What are dangerous permissions?

πŸ’‘ Hint: They contrast with permissions that are granted automatically.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What type of permissions is granted automatically?

  • Normal Permissions
  • Dangerous Permissions
  • Signature Permissions

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about basic functionality.

Question 2

True or False: Dangerous permissions require explicit user consent.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on user protection.

Solve 2 more questions and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Analyze a mobile application that requests multiple permissions and discuss the necessary checks a user should make before granting those permissions.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think critically about the app's main function versus its permission requests.

Question 2

Propose a method for developers to minimize permission abuses in their applications. Provide a rationale.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider leveraging user education and transparency.

Challenge and get performance evaluation