Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 925 · 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.🔐 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
2. 2.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) reading permissions (c) the official app store (d) turning off protection
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) known, trusted sites (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) “free” paid games
5. 5.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) makes games faster (c) gives free coins (d) finds harmful files
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) unknown download links (c) backing up your work (d) deleting unused apps
10. 10.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔐 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
12. 12.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) the official app store (c) backing up your work (d) reading permissions
13. 13.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) restarting to update (c) deleting unused apps (d) files from strangers
15. 15.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) no reason (c) they fix security holes (d) they slow phones
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) cracked software (c) restarting to update (d) “free” paid games
17. 17.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🎮 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
21. 21.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) “free” paid games (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) opening odd attachments
22. 22.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) the official app store (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) unknown download links (d) modded game files
24. 24.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) installing updates (c) ignoring updates (d) asking before installing
25. 25.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) asking before installing (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) “free” paid games
27. 27.🧩 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
28. 28.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) “free” paid games (c) ignoring updates (d) known, trusted sites
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
32. 32.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) installing updates (c) turning off protection (d) modded game files
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) deleting unused apps (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) ignoring updates (c) reading permissions (d) modded game files
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) ignoring updates (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) unknown download links
39. 39.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) backing up your work (c) an antivirus scan (d) deleting unused apps

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