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