Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

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

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