Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 260 · 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) deleting unused apps (c) files from strangers (d) clicking pop-up ads
2. 2.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they add ads (c) they slow phones (d) they fix security holes
3. 3.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) an antivirus scan (c) modded game files (d) turning off protection
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) finds harmful files (c) gives free coins (d) makes games faster
6. 6.🔐 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
7. 7.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) asking before installing (c) “free” paid games (d) clicking pop-up ads
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
10. 10.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) the official app store (c) reading permissions (d) checking app reviews
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) ignoring updates (c) asking before installing (d) “free” paid games
13. 13.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) download it (c) turn off antivirus (d) share the link
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) known, trusted sites (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) files from strangers
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) modded game files (c) backing up your work (d) cracked software
18. 18.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) deleting unused apps (c) checking app reviews (d) installing updates
19. 19.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
20. 20.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
22. 22.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) checking app reviews (c) the official app store (d) restarting to update
23. 23.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) turning off protection (c) an antivirus scan (d) clicking pop-up ads
25. 25.🔐 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
26. 26.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔐 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
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) checking app reviews (c) “free” paid games (d) an antivirus scan
29. 29.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) modded game files (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) the official app store
30. 30.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) backing up your work (c) deleting unused apps (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a free gift (c) a fake warning (d) an update
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) the official app store (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) clicking pop-up ads
39. 39.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False

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