Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 178 · 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.🎮 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
2. 2.🧩 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
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
4. 4.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) backing up your work (d) unknown download links
5. 5.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) turning off protection (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) modded game files
6. 6.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) installing updates (c) turning off protection (d) known, trusted sites
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
10. 10.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) hides your name (c) makes games faster (d) finds harmful files
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) cracked software (d) reading permissions
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) ignoring updates (c) files from strangers (d) an antivirus scan
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) checking app reviews (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) unknown download links
16. 16.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) an antivirus scan (c) reading permissions (d) asking before installing
19. 19.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) opening odd attachments (d) asking before installing
21. 21.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) cracked software (b) deleting unused apps (c) checking app reviews (d) an antivirus scan
23. 23.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) open it (c) rename it (d) don’t open it
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.🔐 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
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they add ads (c) they fix security holes (d) no reason
28. 28.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
30. 30.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
32. 32.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
34. 34.🔐 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
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
36. 36.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) asking before installing (c) modded game files (d) backing up your work
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) the official app store (c) asking before installing (d) “free” paid games
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) turning off protection (c) deleting unused apps (d) clicking pop-up ads
39. 39.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) the official app store (b) unknown download links (c) files from strangers (d) turning off protection

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