Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 50 · 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 safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) the official app store (d) unknown download links
2. 2.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) ignoring updates (c) “free” paid games (d) restarting to update
3. 3.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
5. 5.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) skip it (c) turn off antivirus (d) download it
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) don’t open it (b) forward it (c) open it (d) rename it
10. 10.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) opening odd attachments (c) turning off protection (d) asking before installing
11. 11.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
12. 12.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) reading permissions (c) turning off protection (d) installing updates
14. 14.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) cracked software (c) backing up your work (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
15. 15.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) modded game files (c) restarting to update (d) the official app store
16. 16.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they add ads (c) they slow phones (d) they fix security holes
17. 17.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
19. 19.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) finds harmful files (c) hides your name (d) gives free coins
20. 20.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) backing up your work (c) the official app store (d) opening odd attachments
22. 22.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
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) turning off protection (b) modded game files (c) ignoring updates (d) checking app reviews
25. 25.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
27. 27.🧩 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
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) unknown download links (c) checking app reviews (d) installing updates
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) unknown download links (c) deleting unused apps (d) modded game files
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) deleting unused apps (c) modded game files (d) opening odd attachments
38. 38.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
39. 39.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) “free” paid games (c) opening odd attachments (d) installing updates

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