Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 441 · 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.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) opening odd attachments (c) reading permissions (d) cracked software
2. 2.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) the official app store (d) an antivirus scan
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) asking before installing (d) files from strangers
5. 5.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) rename it (c) don’t open it (d) open it
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) asking before installing (d) the official app store
7. 7.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (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: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) the official app store (c) turning off protection (d) reading permissions
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) turning off protection (c) the official app store (d) files from strangers
13. 13.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
14. 14.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a fake warning (c) a free gift (d) an update
15. 15.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) deleting unused apps (c) turning off protection (d) clicking pop-up ads
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
17. 17.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) no reason (c) they fix security holes (d) they add ads
18. 18.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) files from strangers (c) cracked software (d) clicking pop-up ads
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) known, trusted sites (c) ignoring updates (d) installing updates
21. 21.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) restarting to update (c) modded game files (d) deleting unused apps
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) files from strangers (c) opening odd attachments (d) installing updates
23. 23.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) cracked software (d) opening odd attachments
24. 24.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) makes games faster (c) hides your name (d) gives free coins
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) “free” paid games (d) asking before installing
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) installing updates (c) asking before installing (d) restarting to update
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) asking before installing (c) the official app store (d) cracked software
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) backing up your work (c) “free” paid games (d) the official app store
32. 32.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
34. 34.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) asking before installing (c) restarting to update (d) files from strangers
35. 35.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🎮 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
38. 38.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.🔐 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

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