Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 14 · 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.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) open it (c) don’t open it (d) rename it
2. 2.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) “free” paid games (d) opening odd attachments
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) ignoring updates (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) installing updates
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) cracked software (c) checking app reviews (d) the official app store
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) a free gift (c) an update (d) a real scan
10. 10.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) files from strangers (c) restarting to update (d) backing up your work
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) “free” paid games (c) ignoring updates (d) asking before installing
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) ignoring updates (c) backing up your work (d) known, trusted sites
14. 14.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) asking before installing (c) turning off protection (d) checking app reviews
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.🔐 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
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) the official app store (d) opening odd attachments
18. 18.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) checking app reviews (c) opening odd attachments (d) ignoring updates
19. 19.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) an antivirus scan (c) asking before installing (d) modded game files
20. 20.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) skip it (c) download it (d) share the link
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) installing updates (c) modded game files (d) restarting to update
24. 24.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) files from strangers (c) reading permissions (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) modded game files (c) “free” paid games (d) turning off protection
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
31. 31.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) cracked software (b) backing up your work (c) the official app store (d) installing updates
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) unknown download links (c) “free” paid games (d) ignoring updates
34. 34.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) the official app store (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) cracked software (d) ignoring updates
35. 35.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) the official app store (c) installing updates (d) checking app reviews
40. 40.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) gives free coins (c) finds harmful files (d) makes games faster

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