Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 763 · 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: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) reading permissions (c) “free” paid games (d) ignoring updates
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) deleting unused apps (c) the official app store (d) unknown download links
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) installing updates (c) an antivirus scan (d) the official app store
7. 7.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) files from strangers (d) modded game files
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) restarting to update (c) reading permissions (d) an antivirus scan
12. 12.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) asking before installing (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) installing updates
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.🔐 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
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) cracked software (c) “free” paid games (d) asking before installing
21. 21.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a fake warning (c) an update (d) a free gift
24. 24.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) no reason (c) they add ads (d) they fix security holes
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) ignoring updates (c) restarting to update (d) files from strangers
26. 26.🔐 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
27. 27.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) restarting to update (c) checking app reviews (d) opening odd attachments
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) “free” paid games (c) reading permissions (d) installing updates
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) checking app reviews (d) clicking pop-up ads
30. 30.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) known, trusted sites (c) “free” paid games (d) unknown download links
31. 31.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) skip it (c) turn off antivirus (d) share the link
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.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
37. 37.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) an antivirus scan (c) modded game files (d) “free” paid games
39. 39.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) hides your name (c) finds harmful files (d) makes games faster
40. 40.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False

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