Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 581 · 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) False (b) True
2. 2.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) rename it (c) don’t open it (d) open it
3. 3.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) unknown download links (c) the official app store (d) ignoring updates
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
5. 5.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) an update (c) a free gift (d) a real scan
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) deleting unused apps (c) “free” paid games (d) reading permissions
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
11. 11.🔐 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
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) ignoring updates (c) asking before installing (d) an antivirus scan
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) the official app store (c) deleting unused apps (d) clicking pop-up ads
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
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 voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
17. 17.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
19. 19.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they fix security holes (c) they slow phones (d) they add ads
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) “free” paid games (c) deleting unused apps (d) unknown download links
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) modded game files (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) known, trusted sites
27. 27.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) known, trusted sites (d) “free” paid games
30. 30.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) asking before installing (d) unknown download links
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) asking before installing (d) checking app reviews
32. 32.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) gives free coins (c) makes games faster (d) finds harmful files
33. 33.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔐 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
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) an antivirus scan (c) files from strangers (d) opening odd attachments
36. 36.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) checking app reviews (c) cracked software (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
40. 40.🔐 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

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