Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 278 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) the official app store (c) deleting unused apps (d) turning off protection
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) “free” paid games (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) cracked software
3. 3.🔐 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
4. 4.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) cracked software (c) reading permissions (d) clicking pop-up ads
6. 6.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) “free” paid games (c) turning off protection (d) known, trusted sites
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
11. 11.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) known, trusted sites (c) asking before installing (d) reading permissions
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) known, trusted sites (d) “free” paid games
14. 14.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) opening odd attachments (c) checking app reviews (d) restarting to update
16. 16.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) no reason (c) they slow phones (d) they fix security holes
17. 17.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a real scan (c) a free gift (d) a fake warning
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
21. 21.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) ignoring updates (d) modded game files
22. 22.🔐 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
23. 23.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) modded game files (c) the official app store (d) ignoring updates
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) “free” paid games (c) cracked software (d) installing updates
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) the official app store (c) “free” paid games (d) an antivirus scan
26. 26.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) don’t open it (c) open it (d) rename it
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
28. 28.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) modded game files (c) asking before installing (d) cracked software
29. 29.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) installing updates (b) turning off protection (c) ignoring updates (d) unknown download links
30. 30.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) gives free coins (c) finds harmful files (d) makes games faster
31. 31.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
34. 34.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) known, trusted sites (c) restarting to update (d) opening odd attachments
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) checking app reviews (c) files from strangers (d) the official app store
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) turning off protection (c) cracked software (d) checking app reviews
40. 40.🔐 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

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