Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 273 · 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.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
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.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) files from strangers (c) opening odd attachments (d) clicking pop-up ads
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
5. 5.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a free gift (c) a fake warning (d) an update
6. 6.🔐 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
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
9. 9.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) the official app store (c) unknown download links (d) installing updates
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) known, trusted sites (c) opening odd attachments (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
12. 12.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) finds harmful files (c) hides your name (d) makes games faster
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
15. 15.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
17. 17.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) backing up your work (c) ignoring updates (d) checking app reviews
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) deleting unused apps (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) cracked software
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
22. 22.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) files from strangers (c) installing updates (d) backing up your work
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
24. 24.🔐 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
25. 25.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) turn off antivirus (c) download it (d) share the link
26. 26.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) reading permissions (c) deleting unused apps (d) opening odd attachments
27. 27.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) turning off protection (c) known, trusted sites (d) the official app store
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
29. 29.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they fix security holes (c) they slow phones (d) they add ads
30. 30.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) checking app reviews (c) opening odd attachments (d) “free” paid games
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) reading permissions (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) opening odd attachments
32. 32.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) backing up your work (c) deleting unused apps (d) cracked software
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) unknown download links (c) the official app store (d) an antivirus scan
39. 39.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) restarting to update (c) ignoring updates (d) “speed booster” pop-ups

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