Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 465 · 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 risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) installing updates (c) opening odd attachments (d) backing up your work
2. 2.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) open it (c) rename it (d) don’t open it
3. 3.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) asking before installing (c) the official app store (d) turning off protection
7. 7.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) the official app store (c) reading permissions (d) unknown download links
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) known, trusted sites (c) checking app reviews (d) “free” paid games
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) backing up your work (c) files from strangers (d) an antivirus scan
15. 15.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) backing up your work (d) installing updates
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
17. 17.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) ignoring updates (c) “free” paid games (d) asking before installing
20. 20.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) finds harmful files (c) makes games faster (d) hides your name
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
22. 22.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) ignoring updates (c) cracked software (d) known, trusted sites
25. 25.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
26. 26.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) modded game files (b) reading permissions (c) the official app store (d) asking before installing
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
28. 28.🎮 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
29. 29.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) cracked software (c) files from strangers (d) deleting unused apps
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) ignoring updates (c) restarting to update (d) checking app reviews
31. 31.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) ignoring updates (c) installing updates (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
34. 34.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
36. 36.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) asking before installing (c) ignoring updates (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) files from strangers (c) deleting unused apps (d) “free” paid games
38. 38.🔐 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
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
40. 40.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a free gift (c) an update (d) a fake warning

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