Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 506 · 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) no reason (c) they slow phones (d) they fix security holes
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
4. 4.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) the official app store (c) asking before installing (d) ignoring updates
7. 7.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) cracked software (c) checking app reviews (d) ignoring updates
8. 8.🎮 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
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
11. 11.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a free gift (c) an update (d) a fake warning
14. 14.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) asking before installing (c) backing up your work (d) modded game files
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
16. 16.🔐 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
17. 17.🔐 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
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.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) the official app store (b) ignoring updates (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) cracked software
21. 21.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) installing updates (c) “free” paid games (d) the official app store
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) turning off protection (c) an antivirus scan (d) the official app store
23. 23.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) ignoring updates (d) checking app reviews
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
26. 26.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔐 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
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
29. 29.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) backing up your work (c) modded game files (d) asking before installing
31. 31.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) backing up your work (c) cracked software (d) “free” paid games
33. 33.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) files from strangers (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) an antivirus scan
36. 36.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
40. 40.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) unknown download links (d) asking before installing

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