Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 674 · 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.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) forward it (c) don’t open it (d) open it
2. 2.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) ignoring updates (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) turning off protection
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they slow phones (c) no reason (d) they add ads
6. 6.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) unknown download links (c) “free” paid games (d) the official app store
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
9. 9.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) asking before installing (c) modded game files (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) an antivirus scan (c) known, trusted sites (d) clicking pop-up ads
12. 12.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) opening odd attachments (c) backing up your work (d) the official app store
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
14. 14.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) an antivirus scan (c) cracked software (d) known, trusted sites
16. 16.🔐 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
17. 17.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a free gift (c) a fake warning (d) an update
18. 18.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) installing updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) unknown download links (d) “free” paid games
19. 19.🔐 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
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) installing updates (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) an antivirus scan
24. 24.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔐 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
26. 26.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) cracked software (c) checking app reviews (d) the official app store
27. 27.🔐 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
28. 28.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) checking app reviews (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) modded game files
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) modded game files (c) reading permissions (d) opening odd attachments
32. 32.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔐 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
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 of these is a risky download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) asking before installing (c) restarting to update (d) backing up your work
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) “free” paid games (d) known, trusted sites
37. 37.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) modded game files (b) the official app store (c) reading permissions (d) backing up your work
38. 38.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) installing updates (d) asking before installing
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) backing up your work (c) known, trusted sites (d) opening odd attachments
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit

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