Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 196 · 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) checking app reviews (b) opening odd attachments (c) asking before installing (d) the official app store
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) an antivirus scan (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) restarting to update
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) “free” paid games (c) modded game files (d) known, trusted sites
7. 7.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) restarting to update (c) asking before installing (d) “free” paid games
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) known, trusted sites (c) the official app store (d) deleting unused apps
9. 9.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) checking app reviews (c) installing updates (d) deleting unused apps
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) backing up your work (c) modded game files (d) “free” paid games
11. 11.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
15. 15.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) don’t open it (c) forward it (d) open it
16. 16.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔐 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
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) reading permissions (c) ignoring updates (d) opening odd attachments
19. 19.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) “free” paid games (c) cracked software (d) asking before installing
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) cracked software (c) installing updates (d) opening odd attachments
22. 22.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
24. 24.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) hides your name (c) finds harmful files (d) makes games faster
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.🎮 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
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) checking app reviews (c) restarting to update (d) known, trusted sites
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) ignoring updates (d) an antivirus scan
30. 30.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) an update (c) a real scan (d) a fake warning
31. 31.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) no reason (c) they slow phones (d) they fix security holes
32. 32.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) reading permissions (c) modded game files (d) turning off protection
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) turning off protection (c) checking app reviews (d) backing up your work
34. 34.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) backing up your work (c) opening odd attachments (d) cracked software
35. 35.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
40. 40.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True

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