Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 384 · 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 website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) turn off antivirus (c) skip it (d) share the link
2. 2.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
3. 3.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
4. 4.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) installing updates (c) opening odd attachments (d) cracked software
6. 6.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they fix security holes (c) they add ads (d) no reason
7. 7.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
9. 9.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) reading permissions (c) installing updates (d) checking app reviews
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) makes games faster (c) gives free coins (d) finds harmful files
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
14. 14.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) “free” paid games (c) turning off protection (d) reading permissions
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) “free” paid games (c) turning off protection (d) the official app store
17. 17.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) files from strangers (c) installing updates (d) deleting unused apps
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) known, trusted sites (c) installing updates (d) turning off protection
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) backing up your work (c) an antivirus scan (d) “free” paid games
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a fake warning (c) a real scan (d) a free gift
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) asking before installing (c) an antivirus scan (d) cracked software
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) asking before installing (c) the official app store (d) cracked software
34. 34.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) the official app store (c) reading permissions (d) asking before installing
36. 36.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) opening odd attachments (c) asking before installing (d) the official app store
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) “free” paid games (c) deleting unused apps (d) opening odd attachments
39. 39.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True

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