Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 631 · 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.🔐 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
2. 2.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) known, trusted sites (c) checking app reviews (d) modded game files
4. 4.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔐 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
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) asking before installing (d) opening odd attachments
8. 8.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) share the link (c) turn off antivirus (d) skip it
9. 9.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) an antivirus scan (c) deleting unused apps (d) asking before installing
10. 10.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) turning off protection (c) the official app store (d) files from strangers
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) checking app reviews (c) ignoring updates (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
12. 12.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a fake warning (c) an update (d) a free gift
13. 13.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
19. 19.🔐 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
20. 20.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
24. 24.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) installing updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) modded game files (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) known, trusted sites (c) an antivirus scan (d) backing up your work
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) reading permissions (c) known, trusted sites (d) restarting to update
27. 27.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
32. 32.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) no reason (d) they fix security holes
33. 33.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) opening odd attachments (c) deleting unused apps (d) turning off protection
34. 34.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) an antivirus scan (c) turning off protection (d) unknown download links
35. 35.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) modded game files (c) opening odd attachments (d) the official app store
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit

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