Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 519 · 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) clicking pop-up ads (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) turning off protection (d) deleting unused apps
2. 2.🧩 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
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.🔐 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
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) opening odd attachments (c) deleting unused apps (d) restarting to update
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) cracked software (c) the official app store (d) known, trusted sites
8. 8.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) finds harmful files (c) hides your name (d) makes games faster
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) an antivirus scan (c) asking before installing (d) checking app reviews
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) deleting unused apps (c) installing updates (d) modded game files
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.🎮 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
16. 16.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) known, trusted sites (c) checking app reviews (d) deleting unused apps
19. 19.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) backing up your work (c) asking before installing (d) “free” paid games
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) asking before installing (c) cracked software (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) “free” paid games (c) opening odd attachments (d) ignoring updates
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
30. 30.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) asking before installing (c) reading permissions (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
34. 34.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) unknown download links (c) known, trusted sites (d) “free” paid games
36. 36.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) backing up your work (c) “free” paid games (d) unknown download links
37. 37.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) installing updates (c) known, trusted sites (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
40. 40.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True

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