Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 392 · 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 fix security holes (c) they add ads (d) no reason
2. 2.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) checking app reviews (d) deleting unused apps
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) backing up your work (c) “free” paid games (d) the official app store
4. 4.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) skip it (c) share the link (d) download it
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) turning off protection (c) reading permissions (d) backing up your work
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) files from strangers (c) asking before installing (d) cracked software
13. 13.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) deleting unused apps (c) installing updates (d) backing up your work
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
16. 16.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.📎 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
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) deleting unused apps (c) installing updates (d) known, trusted sites
19. 19.🔐 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
20. 20.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) an update (c) a free gift (d) a fake warning
21. 21.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) installing updates (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) ignoring updates
23. 23.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) modded game files (c) restarting to update (d) clicking pop-up ads
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
30. 30.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) turning off protection (c) checking app reviews (d) asking before installing
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) installing updates (c) deleting unused apps (d) “free” paid games
32. 32.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) installing updates (c) modded game files (d) clicking pop-up ads
33. 33.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
34. 34.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) checking app reviews (c) asking before installing (d) an antivirus scan
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) ignoring updates (c) asking before installing (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) ignoring updates (c) asking before installing (d) deleting unused apps
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.🔐 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

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