Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 960 · 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: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.🔐 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
4. 4.🎮 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
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) restarting to update (c) cracked software (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
6. 6.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) cracked software (c) unknown download links (d) reading permissions
14. 14.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) modded game files (c) known, trusted sites (d) checking app reviews
16. 16.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) cracked software (c) known, trusted sites (d) restarting to update
19. 19.🔐 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
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) turning off protection (c) unknown download links (d) checking app reviews
21. 21.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
22. 22.🔐 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
23. 23.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) makes games faster (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) the official app store (c) asking before installing (d) checking app reviews
25. 25.🔐 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
26. 26.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) a real scan (c) a free gift (d) an update
27. 27.🔐 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
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
29. 29.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) no reason (c) they fix security holes (d) they add ads
30. 30.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) asking before installing (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) deleting unused apps
31. 31.🔐 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
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) backing up your work (c) opening odd attachments (d) checking app reviews
35. 35.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) the official app store (d) installing updates
36. 36.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) known, trusted sites (d) opening odd attachments
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit

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