Android Application Development (AND-401) — Question 64

Which Android permission you should add to allow your application to read the device’s address book?

Answer options

• A. READ_ADDRESS_DATA
• B. READ_PHONE_STATE
• C. READ_PHONE_CONTACTS
• D. READ_CONTACTS

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, READ_CONTACTS, which is specifically designed to grant access to the user's contacts. The other options, such as A, READ_ADDRESS_DATA, and B, READ_PHONE_STATE, do not pertain to accessing the address book, while C, READ_PHONE_CONTACTS, is not a valid permission in Android.