Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 167 · 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 safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) asking before installing (d) files from strangers
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) asking before installing (d) cracked software
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
7. 7.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) gives free coins (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) unknown download links (c) turning off protection (d) known, trusted sites
9. 9.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) checking app reviews (c) the official app store (d) an antivirus scan
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) backing up your work (c) cracked software (d) an antivirus scan
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) checking app reviews (c) asking before installing (d) backing up your work
15. 15.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) installing updates (c) opening odd attachments (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
18. 18.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
19. 19.🔐 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
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
21. 21.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) no reason (c) they add ads (d) they slow phones
22. 22.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) turning off protection (c) cracked software (d) modded game files
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
27. 27.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) reading permissions (c) modded game files (d) backing up your work
28. 28.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧩 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
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) “free” paid games (c) checking app reviews (d) modded game files
31. 31.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) ignoring updates (c) installing updates (d) cracked software
33. 33.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) files from strangers (c) the official app store (d) modded game files
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) deleting unused apps (c) ignoring updates (d) turning off protection
37. 37.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) turn off antivirus (c) share the link (d) skip it
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) checking app reviews (c) installing updates (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
40. 40.🔐 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

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