Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 708 · 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.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) opening odd attachments (c) turning off protection (d) reading permissions
3. 3.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) reading permissions (c) restarting to update (d) opening odd attachments
6. 6.🔐 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
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) checking app reviews (c) an antivirus scan (d) modded game files
8. 8.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
11. 11.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they fix security holes (c) no reason (d) they slow phones
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
13. 13.🎮 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
14. 14.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) backing up your work (c) turning off protection (d) installing updates
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) finds harmful files (c) gives free coins (d) makes games faster
18. 18.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
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.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) modded game files (d) unknown download links
23. 23.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) cracked software (c) “free” paid games (d) backing up your work
24. 24.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) turning off protection (c) unknown download links (d) files from strangers
27. 27.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) the official app store (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) turning off protection (d) cracked software
28. 28.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) deleting unused apps (c) asking before installing (d) checking app reviews
31. 31.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) rename it (c) don’t open it (d) forward it
32. 32.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a fake warning (c) a free gift (d) an update
33. 33.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) opening odd attachments (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) restarting to update
37. 37.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) backing up your work (c) checking app reviews (d) the official app store
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) installing updates (c) “free” paid games (d) modded game files
40. 40.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) reading permissions (c) ignoring updates (d) known, trusted sites

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