Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 457 · 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: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) hides your name (c) makes games faster (d) gives free coins
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) an antivirus scan (c) reading permissions (d) files from strangers
5. 5.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) turning off protection (c) deleting unused apps (d) ignoring updates
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
8. 8.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) no reason (c) they slow phones (d) they fix security holes
12. 12.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) the official app store (c) opening odd attachments (d) deleting unused apps
16. 16.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a free gift (c) a fake warning (d) an update
17. 17.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) asking before installing (c) restarting to update (d) turning off protection
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) modded game files (c) asking before installing (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
21. 21.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) download it (c) share the link (d) turn off antivirus
25. 25.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) the official app store (c) opening odd attachments (d) ignoring updates
27. 27.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) reading permissions (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) restarting to update
28. 28.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) the official app store (b) opening odd attachments (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) turning off protection
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
30. 30.📎 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
31. 31.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) backing up your work (c) restarting to update (d) known, trusted sites
35. 35.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) ignoring updates (c) turning off protection (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) checking app reviews (d) ignoring updates
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) cracked software (d) restarting to update
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) an antivirus scan (c) deleting unused apps (d) files from strangers

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