Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 424 · 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: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) don’t open it (b) forward it (c) rename it (d) open it
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) deleting unused apps (c) checking app reviews (d) clicking pop-up ads
5. 5.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) an antivirus scan (c) turning off protection (d) clicking pop-up ads
6. 6.🔐 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
7. 7.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) backing up your work (c) ignoring updates (d) the official app store
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) files from strangers (c) asking before installing (d) opening odd attachments
10. 10.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
12. 12.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) opening odd attachments (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) restarting to update
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
15. 15.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
16. 16.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) asking before installing (c) modded game files (d) known, trusted sites
18. 18.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) download it (c) share the link (d) skip it
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) gives free coins (c) makes games faster (d) hides your name
22. 22.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
23. 23.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) an antivirus scan (c) cracked software (d) backing up your work
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a free gift (c) a fake warning (d) a real scan
27. 27.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) restarting to update (c) the official app store (d) unknown download links
28. 28.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) reading permissions (c) the official app store (d) opening odd attachments
30. 30.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) cracked software (c) “free” paid games (d) backing up your work
32. 32.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) unknown download links (c) installing updates (d) ignoring updates
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) reading permissions (c) turning off protection (d) modded game files
37. 37.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) reading permissions (c) opening odd attachments (d) clicking pop-up ads
39. 39.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) backing up your work (c) known, trusted sites (d) the official app store
40. 40.🔐 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

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