Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 247 · 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.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
2. 2.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) opening odd attachments (c) modded game files (d) ignoring updates
6. 6.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) ignoring updates (c) the official app store (d) modded game files
7. 7.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) installing updates (c) unknown download links (d) modded game files
9. 9.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) turning off protection (c) backing up your work (d) checking app reviews
13. 13.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) share the link (c) turn off antivirus (d) skip it
14. 14.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) an update (c) a free gift (d) a fake warning
15. 15.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) files from strangers (d) checking app reviews
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
18. 18.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) the official app store (c) backing up your work (d) deleting unused apps
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
21. 21.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) don’t open it (c) rename it (d) open it
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
23. 23.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) gives free coins (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
29. 29.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
30. 30.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) opening odd attachments (c) unknown download links (d) reading permissions
31. 31.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) no reason (d) they fix security holes
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) known, trusted sites (c) reading permissions (d) checking app reviews
33. 33.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) installing updates (b) turning off protection (c) ignoring updates (d) opening odd attachments
35. 35.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) deleting unused apps (d) files from strangers
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) backing up your work (d) turning off protection
39. 39.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) installing updates (c) known, trusted sites (d) unknown download links
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit

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