Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 318 · 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 camera app asks for the camera. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a free gift (c) a real scan (d) a fake warning
4. 4.📎 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
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) installing updates (c) turning off protection (d) opening odd attachments
6. 6.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) restarting to update (d) checking app reviews
9. 9.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they slow phones (c) they fix security holes (d) they add ads
12. 12.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) gives free coins (c) finds harmful files (d) makes games faster
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) checking app reviews (c) ignoring updates (d) the official app store
15. 15.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) ignoring updates (c) cracked software (d) deleting unused apps
16. 16.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) cracked software (c) backing up your work (d) known, trusted sites
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) known, trusted sites (d) unknown download links
18. 18.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) modded game files (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) the official app store
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) modded game files (b) known, trusted sites (c) asking before installing (d) the official app store
23. 23.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
25. 25.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
27. 27.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) turning off protection (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) checking app reviews
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) files from strangers (c) asking before installing (d) clicking pop-up ads
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) installing updates (c) modded game files (d) asking before installing
33. 33.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) restarting to update (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) clicking pop-up ads
34. 34.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) “free” paid games (c) asking before installing (d) known, trusted sites
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit

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