Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 456 · 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) restarting to update (b) asking before installing (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) deleting unused apps
2. 2.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
3. 3.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) turning off protection (c) the official app store (d) installing updates
4. 4.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) rename it (c) open it (d) don’t open it
5. 5.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they fix security holes (c) they add ads (d) no reason
7. 7.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) deleting unused apps (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) the official app store
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) ignoring updates (c) the official app store (d) installing updates
9. 9.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) ignoring updates (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) known, trusted sites
10. 10.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) reading permissions (c) installing updates (d) “free” paid games
12. 12.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) finds harmful files (c) hides your name (d) makes games faster
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) asking before installing (c) unknown download links (d) cracked software
14. 14.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
16. 16.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) deleting unused apps (c) modded game files (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
18. 18.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) turning off protection (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) opening odd attachments
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
21. 21.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) ignoring updates (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) an antivirus scan
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) the official app store (c) restarting to update (d) “free” paid games
23. 23.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) share the link (c) skip it (d) turn off antivirus
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) reading permissions (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) files from strangers
26. 26.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) known, trusted sites (d) turning off protection
28. 28.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) an update (c) a free gift (d) a real scan
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) the official app store (c) opening odd attachments (d) unknown download links
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.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
38. 38.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) backing up your work (c) asking before installing (d) cracked software
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
40. 40.🔐 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

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