Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 966 · 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 video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
2. 2.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they slow phones (c) they fix security holes (d) they add ads
3. 3.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) skip it (c) share the link (d) download it
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
5. 5.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) reading permissions (c) opening odd attachments (d) clicking pop-up ads
6. 6.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
7. 7.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) don’t open it (b) forward it (c) rename it (d) open it
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) modded game files (c) an antivirus scan (d) the official app store
9. 9.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) the official app store (b) “free” paid games (c) ignoring updates (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
10. 10.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) unknown download links (c) checking app reviews (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
11. 11.🔐 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
12. 12.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) “free” paid games (c) an antivirus scan (d) clicking pop-up ads
19. 19.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) an update (c) a fake warning (d) a free gift
20. 20.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) “free” paid games (d) restarting to update
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) the official app store (c) files from strangers (d) turning off protection
24. 24.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) gives free coins (c) finds harmful files (d) makes games faster
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) restarting to update (c) unknown download links (d) installing updates
27. 27.🔐 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
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) restarting to update (d) deleting unused apps
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) restarting to update (c) opening odd attachments (d) ignoring updates
32. 32.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) turning off protection (c) installing updates (d) an antivirus scan
33. 33.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) ignoring updates (c) the official app store (d) an antivirus scan
34. 34.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) known, trusted sites (c) files from strangers (d) “free” paid games
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
40. 40.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) an antivirus scan (d) restarting to update

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