Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 802 · 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.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) restarting to update (c) known, trusted sites (d) cracked software
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) restarting to update (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) backing up your work
3. 3.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
4. 4.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) installing updates (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) modded game files (d) turning off protection
5. 5.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
10. 10.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a free gift (c) an update (d) a fake warning
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) deleting unused apps (c) backing up your work (d) opening odd attachments
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
17. 17.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
18. 18.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) download it (c) skip it (d) turn off antivirus
19. 19.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) installing updates (c) an antivirus scan (d) asking before installing
20. 20.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) restarting to update (c) modded game files (d) ignoring updates
22. 22.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) turning off protection (c) cracked software (d) backing up your work
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) asking before installing (c) ignoring updates (d) an antivirus scan
26. 26.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) asking before installing (c) checking app reviews (d) reading permissions
28. 28.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) no reason (c) they slow phones (d) they add ads
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) finds harmful files (c) hides your name (d) gives free coins
31. 31.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) modded game files (c) unknown download links (d) clicking pop-up ads
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
36. 36.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔐 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
39. 39.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True

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