Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 478 · 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: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) an antivirus scan (d) turning off protection
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.🔐 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
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) installing updates (c) cracked software (d) the official app store
8. 8.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) turning off protection (c) asking before installing (d) the official app store
11. 11.🔐 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
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) known, trusted sites (c) unknown download links (d) files from strangers
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) checking app reviews (c) an antivirus scan (d) reading permissions
16. 16.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) opening odd attachments (c) checking app reviews (d) reading permissions
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) checking app reviews (c) backing up your work (d) unknown download links
18. 18.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) hides your name (c) gives free coins (d) makes games faster
19. 19.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) known, trusted sites (c) files from strangers (d) restarting to update
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) ignoring updates (c) an antivirus scan (d) clicking pop-up ads
21. 21.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
24. 24.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) an update (c) a free gift (d) a fake warning
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) modded game files (c) ignoring updates (d) clicking pop-up ads
27. 27.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) modded game files (c) turning off protection (d) checking app reviews
28. 28.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) cracked software (c) turning off protection (d) ignoring updates
29. 29.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.🔐 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
32. 32.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
33. 33.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) no reason (d) they fix security holes
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) “free” paid games (c) cracked software (d) clicking pop-up ads
38. 38.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) share the link (c) turn off antivirus (d) download it
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) ignoring updates (c) “free” paid games (d) backing up your work
40. 40.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False

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