Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 700 · 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.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a fake warning (c) a real scan (d) a free gift
2. 2.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they slow phones (c) they add ads (d) they fix security holes
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) turn off antivirus (c) skip it (d) download it
8. 8.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
11. 11.🔐 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
12. 12.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) opening odd attachments (c) reading permissions (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
14. 14.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) “free” paid games (c) files from strangers (d) unknown download links
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) deleting unused apps (c) opening odd attachments (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) known, trusted sites (c) ignoring updates (d) turning off protection
21. 21.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) ignoring updates (c) unknown download links (d) asking before installing
22. 22.🔐 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
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) asking before installing (c) turning off protection (d) unknown download links
24. 24.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) forward it (c) open it (d) don’t open it
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) modded game files (d) reading permissions
27. 27.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) gives free coins (c) finds harmful files (d) hides your name
28. 28.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) installing updates (d) deleting unused apps
34. 34.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) reading permissions (c) backing up your work (d) asking before installing
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) reading permissions (c) restarting to update (d) ignoring updates
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) files from strangers (c) deleting unused apps (d) known, trusted sites
37. 37.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) installing updates (c) restarting to update (d) modded game files
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) opening odd attachments (c) backing up your work (d) installing updates
39. 39.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) checking app reviews (c) restarting to update (d) “speed booster” pop-ups

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