Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 451 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) asking before installing (c) reading permissions (d) an antivirus scan
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
3. 3.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) files from strangers (c) known, trusted sites (d) asking before installing
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) “free” paid games (d) installing updates
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) an antivirus scan (c) known, trusted sites (d) installing updates
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
10. 10.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a free gift (c) a fake warning (d) a real scan
11. 11.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) reading permissions (c) known, trusted sites (d) ignoring updates
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) turning off protection (c) the official app store (d) deleting unused apps
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) modded game files (c) turning off protection (d) files from strangers
17. 17.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) turn off antivirus (c) download it (d) share the link
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) the official app store (c) deleting unused apps (d) ignoring updates
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) “free” paid games (c) unknown download links (d) asking before installing
20. 20.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) reading permissions (c) checking app reviews (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
21. 21.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they slow phones (c) they add ads (d) no reason
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
23. 23.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) the official app store (c) installing updates (d) modded game files
25. 25.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) hides your name (c) gives free coins (d) finds harmful files
26. 26.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) “free” paid games (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) cracked software
28. 28.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) backing up your work (c) installing updates (d) known, trusted sites
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
32. 32.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) asking before installing (c) reading permissions (d) unknown download links
33. 33.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
39. 39.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) rename it (c) don’t open it (d) forward it

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