Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 407 · 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.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) they fix security holes (d) no reason
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 website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) skip it (c) download it (d) turn off antivirus
4. 4.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔐 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
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
7. 7.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) the official app store (c) modded game files (d) files from strangers
8. 8.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) a fake warning (c) a real scan (d) an update
11. 11.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) asking before installing (c) turning off protection (d) restarting to update
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) backing up your work (c) an antivirus scan (d) “free” paid games
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) the official app store (c) checking app reviews (d) ignoring updates
17. 17.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) opening odd attachments (c) asking before installing (d) an antivirus scan
18. 18.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) unknown download links (c) asking before installing (d) checking app reviews
19. 19.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A map app asks for your location. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) modded game files (d) checking app reviews
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
22. 22.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) forward it (c) don’t open it (d) rename it
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) unknown download links (d) asking before installing
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) unknown download links (c) the official app store (d) cracked software
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) “free” paid games (c) ignoring updates (d) turning off protection
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) hides your name (c) finds harmful files (d) gives free coins
31. 31.🔐 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
32. 32.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
34. 34.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) deleting unused apps (c) restarting to update (d) an antivirus scan
35. 35.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) restarting to update (c) “free” paid games (d) clicking pop-up ads
36. 36.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) unknown download links (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) modded game files
37. 37.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) an antivirus scan (c) cracked software (d) checking app reviews
38. 38.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
39. 39.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) restarting to update (c) the official app store (d) clicking pop-up ads
40. 40.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) files from strangers (c) asking before installing (d) turning off protection

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