Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 184 · 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) rename it (d) don’t open it
2. 2.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they fix security holes (c) no reason (d) they add ads
4. 4.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) asking before installing (d) the official app store
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) unknown download links (c) checking app reviews (d) cracked software
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
8. 8.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) makes games faster (c) finds harmful files (d) gives free coins
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.🔐 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
12. 12.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) backing up your work (c) opening odd attachments (d) the official app store
13. 13.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
17. 17.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
19. 19.🔐 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
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
22. 22.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
24. 24.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) asking before installing (c) turning off protection (d) an antivirus scan
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) reading permissions (c) files from strangers (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
27. 27.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) a real scan (c) an update (d) a fake warning
29. 29.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) asking before installing (c) deleting unused apps (d) turning off protection
30. 30.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) reading permissions (c) checking app reviews (d) clicking pop-up ads
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) files from strangers (c) backing up your work (d) opening odd attachments
35. 35.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) files from strangers (c) turning off protection (d) deleting unused apps
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) skip it (c) share the link (d) turn off antivirus
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) known, trusted sites (c) installing updates (d) “free” paid games
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) “free” paid games (c) checking app reviews (d) an antivirus scan

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