Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 352 · 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.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) share the link (c) turn off antivirus (d) skip it
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) “free” paid games (c) reading permissions (d) checking app reviews
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
6. 6.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) installing updates (c) backing up your work (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
7. 7.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) files from strangers (c) cracked software (d) modded game files
9. 9.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) deleting unused apps (c) installing updates (d) known, trusted sites
10. 10.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) don’t open it (c) forward it (d) rename it
11. 11.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they slow phones (c) they fix security holes (d) they add ads
12. 12.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) unknown download links (c) checking app reviews (d) “free” paid games
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) ignoring updates (c) turning off protection (d) deleting unused apps
21. 21.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) hides your name (c) finds harmful files (d) gives free coins
22. 22.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
26. 26.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) “free” paid games (c) checking app reviews (d) ignoring updates
28. 28.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) reading permissions (c) backing up your work (d) restarting to update
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
31. 31.🔐 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
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.🧩 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
35. 35.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) the official app store (c) turning off protection (d) opening odd attachments
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) installing updates (c) cracked software (d) modded game files
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) “free” paid games (c) unknown download links (d) backing up your work
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) turning off protection (c) an antivirus scan (d) files from strangers

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