Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 133 · 40 questions

Stay safe (Official, updated, protected): Install from the official app store or a trusted site, and ask a parent first. Check permissions: does the app need it to do its job? A torch app reading messages is a warning sign. Install updates soon; keep antivirus on; never open unknown attachments or tap “your phone has viruses” pop-ups.

1. 1.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) turning off protection (c) backing up your work (d) clicking pop-up ads
2. 2.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
3. 3.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) a free gift (c) an update (d) a real scan
5. 5.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A map app asks for your location. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) “free” paid games (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) files from strangers
7. 7.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) hides your name (c) makes games faster (d) finds harmful files
9. 9.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) modded game files (c) an antivirus scan (d) deleting unused apps
10. 10.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they add ads (c) they fix security holes (d) no reason
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) ignoring updates (c) the official app store (d) files from strangers
12. 12.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) installing updates (c) unknown download links (d) asking before installing
14. 14.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) open it (c) forward it (d) don’t open it
15. 15.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
19. 19.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
21. 21.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
22. 22.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) “free” paid games (c) unknown download links (d) asking before installing
25. 25.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
26. 26.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
29. 29.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) known, trusted sites (c) ignoring updates (d) backing up your work
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
32. 32.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) checking app reviews (c) opening odd attachments (d) ignoring updates
34. 34.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) installing updates (c) modded game files (d) clicking pop-up ads
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) asking before installing (c) checking app reviews (d) turning off protection
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) reading permissions (c) asking before installing (d) opening odd attachments
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) files from strangers (c) modded game files (d) “free” paid games
39. 39.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit

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