Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 491 · 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.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) an update (c) a fake warning (d) a free gift
2. 2.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔐 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
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) “free” paid games (d) restarting to update
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) unknown download links (c) reading permissions (d) checking app reviews
9. 9.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they fix security holes (c) they slow phones (d) they add ads
10. 10.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) installing updates (c) ignoring updates (d) reading permissions
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) installing updates (c) opening odd attachments (d) ignoring updates
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) asking before installing (d) the official app store
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
15. 15.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) unknown download links (c) opening odd attachments (d) asking before installing
17. 17.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) asking before installing (c) an antivirus scan (d) cracked software
19. 19.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) turning off protection (d) cracked software
20. 20.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) installing updates (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) reading permissions
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) ignoring updates (d) opening odd attachments
26. 26.🎮 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
27. 27.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) unknown download links (d) backing up your work
29. 29.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) files from strangers (c) known, trusted sites (d) the official app store
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) finds harmful files (c) makes games faster (d) hides your name
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) cracked software (c) known, trusted sites (d) checking app reviews
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) restarting to update (c) modded game files (d) reading permissions
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) deleting unused apps (c) the official app store (d) opening odd attachments
36. 36.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
38. 38.🔐 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
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) turning off protection (c) modded game files (d) deleting unused apps
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit

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