Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 607 · 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: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
4. 4.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) share the link (c) download it (d) turn off antivirus
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) the official app store (c) modded game files (d) clicking pop-up ads
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) gives free coins (c) finds harmful files (d) hides your name
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) the official app store (c) deleting unused apps (d) an antivirus scan
10. 10.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) opening odd attachments (d) known, trusted sites
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.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) opening odd attachments (c) the official app store (d) installing updates
15. 15.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) installing updates (c) backing up your work (d) “free” paid games
16. 16.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) files from strangers (c) checking app reviews (d) “free” paid games
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) restarting to update (d) ignoring updates
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) cracked software (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) installing updates
20. 20.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) installing updates (b) cracked software (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) clicking pop-up ads
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) turning off protection (c) “free” paid games (d) ignoring updates
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) turning off protection (c) “free” paid games (d) reading permissions
27. 27.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) “free” paid games (c) known, trusted sites (d) ignoring updates
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) asking before installing (c) checking app reviews (d) ignoring updates
30. 30.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) opening odd attachments (c) files from strangers (d) checking app reviews
32. 32.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) no reason (c) they add ads (d) they slow phones
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
36. 36.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) files from strangers (c) the official app store (d) deleting unused apps
39. 39.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔐 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

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