The Absolute Beginners 2023 Guide to Cybersecurity - Part 3 - Understanding App Permissions

The video tutorial explains the importance of app permissions, highlighting how they are essential for app functionality. It discusses the user's role in accepting or rejecting these permissions and the implications of doing so. The tutorial also covers how to identify potentially malicious apps by examining their permission requests and explains how Android handles automatic updates when new permissions are added. Finally, it addresses the consequences of revoking permissions and how it affects app performance.

What is the primary reason apps declare permissions during installation?

• To increase app download speed

• To reduce app size

• To ensure the app functions properly

• To enhance user experience

Why might an app not install if you refuse certain permissions?

• The app needs all permissions to function

• The app will install but with limited features

• The app will install but not update

• The app will install but not run in the background

How can mismatched permissions help identify a potentially malicious app?

• They show the app may have hidden objectives

• They indicate the app is outdated

• They suggest the app is not optimized

• They mean the app is too large

What happens when an app update includes new permissions on Android?

• The app requires user approval to update

• The app updates automatically

• The app stops functioning

• The app is removed from the device

Why might an app refuse to update automatically?

• It is no longer supported

• It has new permissions

• It is too large

• It has a bug

What might happen if you revoke permissions from an app?

• The app will use less data

• The app will update automatically

• The app may not function properly

• The app will run faster

How can users check the permissions of apps already installed on their phone?

• By updating the app

• By contacting the app developer

• By checking the app settings

• By reinstalling the app