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Android Reverse Engineering ICT 2215 Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of reverse engineering Android apps?

To modify the app's user interface and branding

To create pirated versions of paid apps

To optimize the app's performance and memory usage

To decompile the app and analyze its functionality and behaviors (correct)

Which component of an APK file contains the executable code?

DEX files (correct)

res/

assets/

AndroidManifest.xml

What is the process of converting DEX files to Smali code called?

Compilation

Decompilation

Disassembly (correct)

Obfuscation

Which file in an APK contains the app's permissions, components, and other metadata?

AndroidManifest.xml Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of designing a 'dummy machine language' in the context of Android reverse engineering?

To simulate the execution of native code in a controlled environment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component typically found in an APK file?

source/ Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for conducting a 'Practice CTF session' in the context of this Android Reverse Engineering course?

To assess the students' understanding of reverse engineering techniques Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Android Reverse Engineering Overview

Android Reverse Engineering involves analyzing Android apps to understand how they work, often to duplicate or enhance their functionality.
It is crucial for various purposes, including understanding app behavior, identifying security vulnerabilities, and creating custom modifications.

Android App Structure

Android applications are packaged as APK (Android Package) files.
APK files contain all the resources and code required to run the app.
APK file structure consists of:
- Manifest file (AndroidManifest.xml)
- Resources (res/)
- Assets (assets/)
- Executable code (DEX files)

Course Details

Course: Android Reverse Engineering (ICT 2215 Mobile Security)
Instructor: A/Prof. Vivek Balachandran
Email: [email protected]
Guest Lecture: DarkNavy from China on 19th March 2024, 9 AM – 11 AM (Hybrid: Face to face + Zoom session)
Practice CTF session to get used to Flag detection and identify the level of technical skills of the class

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Test your knowledge on Android reverse engineering, Android code structure, components in the Manifest file, dex to smali conversion, and more topics covered in the ICT 2215 Mobile Security course by A/Prof. Vivek Balachandran. Get ready for a practice Capture The Flag (CTF) session and learn about dummy machine language.