Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 655 · 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 of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) checking app reviews (c) “free” paid games (d) turning off protection
2. 2.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
3. 3.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) backing up your work (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) clicking pop-up ads
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) ignoring updates (c) backing up your work (d) deleting unused apps
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
9. 9.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) deleting unused apps (c) known, trusted sites (d) files from strangers
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
13. 13.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they fix security holes (c) no reason (d) they slow phones
15. 15.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) ignoring updates (d) an antivirus scan
16. 16.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) reading permissions (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) unknown download links
17. 17.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) share the link (c) turn off antivirus (d) download it
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
19. 19.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) forward it (c) don’t open it (d) rename it
20. 20.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) asking before installing (c) unknown download links (d) the official app store
21. 21.🧩 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
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) “free” paid games (c) known, trusted sites (d) deleting unused apps
23. 23.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔐 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
25. 25.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) gives free coins (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files
26. 26.🔐 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
27. 27.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
30. 30.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) checking app reviews (c) known, trusted sites (d) installing updates
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) cracked software (c) known, trusted sites (d) asking before installing
37. 37.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) known, trusted sites (c) unknown download links (d) clicking pop-up ads
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
40. 40.🔐 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

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