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3. Permissions can be denied if they do not match an app’s purpose.

4. It is safe to allow any app to access all permissions it requests without checking.

5. Research the app and check its permission requests before installation.

D. Answer the following questions:

1. Why are app permissions important?

2. When should you deny app permissions?

3. Describe any three common app permissions.

4. What are the risks of granting excessive permissions to apps?

5. Give any two safety tips to protect your privacy while using apps.

21 st
Century #Information Literacy
Skills
1. A calculator app asks for access to the camera and contacts. Identify whether this
permission request is safe or unsafe and explain why.

2. An app update starts draining the device battery and sending many notifications.

Evaluate the possible reason based on the chapter.
3. Aditi reviews permissions and disables access that is not required. Judge how this

action improves safety.

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