Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 326 · 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.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they add ads (c) they fix security holes (d) no reason
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) forward it (c) rename it (d) don’t open it
6. 6.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) the official app store (c) “free” paid games (d) modded game files
7. 7.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
11. 11.🔐 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
12. 12.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) reading permissions (c) the official app store (d) files from strangers
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
16. 16.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) opening odd attachments (c) cracked software (d) an antivirus scan
21. 21.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) an update (c) a fake warning (d) a free gift
23. 23.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) opening odd attachments (c) known, trusted sites (d) unknown download links
24. 24.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) finds harmful files (c) gives free coins (d) makes games faster
26. 26.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) cracked software (c) deleting unused apps (d) files from strangers
28. 28.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) deleting unused apps (c) restarting to update (d) an antivirus scan
29. 29.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) download it (c) skip it (d) turn off antivirus
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
33. 33.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) backing up your work (d) turning off protection
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) ignoring updates (c) the official app store (d) unknown download links
38. 38.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) unknown download links (c) ignoring updates (d) known, trusted sites
40. 40.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False

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