Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 355 · 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.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
2. 2.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) “free” paid games (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) asking before installing
3. 3.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) cracked software (c) checking app reviews (d) clicking pop-up ads
4. 4.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) files from strangers (c) known, trusted sites (d) checking app reviews
6. 6.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) installing updates (c) backing up your work (d) turning off protection
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
10. 10.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) reading permissions (c) cracked software (d) “free” paid games
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) deleting unused apps (c) checking app reviews (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) backing up your work (c) cracked software (d) restarting to update
15. 15.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) checking app reviews (c) known, trusted sites (d) asking before installing
16. 16.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) a real scan (c) a fake warning (d) an update
17. 17.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) modded game files (c) the official app store (d) asking before installing
18. 18.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
20. 20.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) finds harmful files (c) makes games faster (d) gives free coins
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) reading permissions (c) backing up your work (d) “free” paid games
22. 22.🔐 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
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
25. 25.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) restarting to update (d) installing updates
27. 27.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) share the link (c) turn off antivirus (d) download it
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
29. 29.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they add ads (c) they slow phones (d) no reason
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) modded game files (c) files from strangers (d) asking before installing
32. 32.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
34. 34.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) backing up your work (c) an antivirus scan (d) deleting unused apps
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
38. 38.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
40. 40.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True

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