Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 401 · 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.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) restarting to update (c) installing updates (d) cracked software
3. 3.🔐 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
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) opening odd attachments (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) checking app reviews
5. 5.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) unknown download links (c) files from strangers (d) cracked software
7. 7.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) unknown download links (d) turning off protection
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) cracked software (c) installing updates (d) unknown download links
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) modded game files (c) cracked software (d) ignoring updates
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
12. 12.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they add ads (c) they slow phones (d) they fix security holes
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) the official app store (c) known, trusted sites (d) files from strangers
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
18. 18.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) opening odd attachments (c) modded game files (d) cracked software
19. 19.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) a real scan (c) a free gift (d) an update
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) hides your name (c) makes games faster (d) gives free coins
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
23. 23.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) files from strangers (c) known, trusted sites (d) ignoring updates
25. 25.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) known, trusted sites (d) the official app store
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) opening odd attachments (c) cracked software (d) the official app store
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) “free” paid games (c) backing up your work (d) installing updates
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) “free” paid games (c) known, trusted sites (d) ignoring updates
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
40. 40.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False

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