Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 516 · 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) known, trusted sites (b) checking app reviews (c) an antivirus scan (d) turning off protection
2. 2.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) cracked software (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) clicking pop-up ads
3. 3.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they slow phones (c) they add ads (d) they fix security holes
8. 8.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) makes games faster (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
10. 10.🧩 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
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) ignoring updates (c) checking app reviews (d) files from strangers
12. 12.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) “free” paid games (c) cracked software (d) asking before installing
14. 14.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) skip it (c) turn off antivirus (d) share the link
16. 16.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) files from strangers (c) turning off protection (d) restarting to update
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
19. 19.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) don’t open it (c) open it (d) rename it
20. 20.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A map app asks for your location. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
21. 21.🔐 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
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 sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
27. 27.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) checking app reviews (c) reading permissions (d) cracked software
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) ignoring updates (c) the official app store (d) an antivirus scan
29. 29.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
32. 32.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) modded game files (c) known, trusted sites (d) cracked software
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) an antivirus scan (c) restarting to update (d) asking before installing
35. 35.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) backing up your work (c) modded game files (d) the official app store
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) an antivirus scan (d) ignoring updates
37. 37.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) asking before installing (c) installing updates (d) checking app reviews
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) unknown download links (c) ignoring updates (d) deleting unused apps
39. 39.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) turning off protection (c) restarting to update (d) reading permissions
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit

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