Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 616 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) the official app store (c) reading permissions (d) “free” paid games
2. 2.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) cracked software (b) backing up your work (c) the official app store (d) deleting unused apps
3. 3.🔐 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
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) turning off protection (c) “free” paid games (d) known, trusted sites
6. 6.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) deleting unused apps (c) “free” paid games (d) turning off protection
7. 7.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) restarting to update (c) “free” paid games (d) asking before installing
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
10. 10.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) unknown download links (c) installing updates (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) the official app store (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) opening odd attachments (d) clicking pop-up ads
13. 13.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) a real scan (c) an update (d) a fake warning
16. 16.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) ignoring updates (d) checking app reviews
17. 17.🔐 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
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) share the link (c) skip it (d) download it
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) hides your name (c) finds harmful files (d) gives free coins
22. 22.🔐 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
23. 23.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
26. 26.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
28. 28.📎 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
29. 29.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) known, trusted sites (c) checking app reviews (d) clicking pop-up ads
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) asking before installing (c) checking app reviews (d) reading permissions
34. 34.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) ignoring updates (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) “free” paid games
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
36. 36.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) installing updates (c) known, trusted sites (d) deleting unused apps
38. 38.🔐 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
39. 39.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit

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