Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 154 · 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.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a fake warning (c) a free gift (d) a real scan
2. 2.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.🔐 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
6. 6.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) files from strangers (c) unknown download links (d) checking app reviews
9. 9.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) cracked software (c) files from strangers (d) turning off protection
10. 10.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
13. 13.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) finds harmful files (c) makes games faster (d) gives free coins
16. 16.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) backing up your work (c) ignoring updates (d) deleting unused apps
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
18. 18.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
19. 19.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) no reason (c) they fix security holes (d) they slow phones
21. 21.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) forward it (c) don’t open it (d) open it
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) turning off protection (c) the official app store (d) opening odd attachments
24. 24.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) turning off protection (c) files from strangers (d) an antivirus scan
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
26. 26.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
29. 29.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A map app asks for your location. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) ignoring updates (c) installing updates (d) “free” paid games
32. 32.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) files from strangers (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) “free” paid games
34. 34.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) an antivirus scan (d) installing updates
35. 35.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) cracked software (c) asking before installing (d) turning off protection
37. 37.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) reading permissions (c) checking app reviews (d) cracked software
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) “free” paid games (c) unknown download links (d) cracked software
39. 39.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) asking before installing (c) checking app reviews (d) restarting to update
40. 40.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign

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