Why should the API key be restricted to your package name and SHA-1 fingerprint?

  1. So other apps cannot misuse your key and your billing
  2. To make the map faster
  3. It is required for map intents
  4. To enable satellite view
Answer

A) So other apps cannot misuse your key and your billing

Key restrictions prevent unauthorised use.

Computer Science MCQ · More Maps and Consuming Web Services over HTTP MCQs · Practise