Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 540 · 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.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) opening odd attachments (c) known, trusted sites (d) “free” paid games
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
5. 5.🎮 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
6. 6.🔐 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
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) turning off protection (c) opening odd attachments (d) unknown download links
12. 12.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) reading permissions (c) turning off protection (d) asking before installing
16. 16.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) don’t open it (c) open it (d) rename it
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) files from strangers (c) asking before installing (d) installing updates
18. 18.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) finds harmful files (c) gives free coins (d) makes games faster
19. 19.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
22. 22.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) known, trusted sites (c) deleting unused apps (d) “free” paid games
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) installing updates (d) opening odd attachments
27. 27.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) asking before installing (c) installing updates (d) opening odd attachments
28. 28.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) backing up your work (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) an antivirus scan
29. 29.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
30. 30.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a free gift (c) a fake warning (d) an update
32. 32.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) files from strangers (c) backing up your work (d) installing updates
33. 33.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
34. 34.🔐 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
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) backing up your work (c) turning off protection (d) deleting unused apps
38. 38.🔐 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
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit

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