Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 518 · 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.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) no reason (c) they add ads (d) they fix security holes
2. 2.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) modded game files (d) an antivirus scan
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) deleting unused apps (c) restarting to update (d) checking app reviews
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) backing up your work (c) known, trusted sites (d) ignoring updates
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
10. 10.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) forward it (c) rename it (d) don’t open it
11. 11.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) skip it (c) share the link (d) download it
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) checking app reviews (c) asking before installing (d) known, trusted sites
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) hides your name (c) makes games faster (d) finds harmful files
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) installing updates (c) deleting unused apps (d) opening odd attachments
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) modded game files (c) checking app reviews (d) known, trusted sites
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) turning off protection (c) known, trusted sites (d) cracked software
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) files from strangers (c) checking app reviews (d) “free” paid games
27. 27.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) a free gift (c) an update (d) a real scan
29. 29.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) modded game files (b) the official app store (c) an antivirus scan (d) checking app reviews
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) turning off protection (c) the official app store (d) modded game files
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) turning off protection (c) restarting to update (d) files from strangers
33. 33.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) unknown download links (c) known, trusted sites (d) an antivirus scan
34. 34.🔐 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
35. 35.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
37. 37.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) deleting unused apps (c) ignoring updates (d) files from strangers
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) backing up your work (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) cracked software
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
40. 40.🔐 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

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