Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 113 · 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: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
4. 4.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) unknown download links (c) installing updates (d) ignoring updates
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) installing updates (c) “free” paid games (d) modded game files
6. 6.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
7. 7.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) opening odd attachments (c) cracked software (d) “free” paid games
8. 8.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) hides your name (c) gives free coins (d) finds harmful files
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
10. 10.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) cracked software (c) reading permissions (d) “free” paid games
12. 12.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they add ads (c) they slow phones (d) no reason
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
14. 14.🎮 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
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
16. 16.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) “free” paid games (c) asking before installing (d) cracked software
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) unknown download links (c) checking app reviews (d) ignoring updates
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔐 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
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.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) deleting unused apps (d) “free” paid games
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) an antivirus scan (d) opening odd attachments
29. 29.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) opening odd attachments (c) reading permissions (d) backing up your work
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) checking app reviews (c) the official app store (d) clicking pop-up ads
32. 32.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) the official app store (b) ignoring updates (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) modded game files
33. 33.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a fake warning (c) a free gift (d) a real scan
34. 34.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) ignoring updates (c) an antivirus scan (d) cracked software
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) known, trusted sites (c) turning off protection (d) deleting unused apps
36. 36.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
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.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
40. 40.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False

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