Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 801 · 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: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) don’t open it (c) forward it (d) rename it
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
8. 8.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) “free” paid games (d) restarting to update
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) ignoring updates (d) checking app reviews
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) checking app reviews (c) “free” paid games (d) backing up your work
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) no reason (d) they fix security holes
20. 20.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a free gift (c) a real scan (d) a fake warning
21. 21.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) deleting unused apps (c) cracked software (d) restarting to update
22. 22.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) download it (c) share the link (d) turn off antivirus
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
24. 24.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) ignoring updates (d) the official app store
25. 25.🔐 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
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
29. 29.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) known, trusted sites (c) installing updates (d) clicking pop-up ads
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) known, trusted sites (c) backing up your work (d) turning off protection
32. 32.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) gives free coins (c) finds harmful files (d) hides your name
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
37. 37.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
39. 39.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
40. 40.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) turning off protection (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) cracked software

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