Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

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

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