Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 52 · 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 risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) known, trusted sites (c) backing up your work (d) cracked software
2. 2.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) no reason (c) they fix security holes (d) they add ads
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) backing up your work (c) “free” paid games (d) restarting to update
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) restarting to update (c) known, trusted sites (d) ignoring updates
5. 5.🔐 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
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
9. 9.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🎮 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
11. 11.🔐 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
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) turning off protection (c) restarting to update (d) “free” paid games
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) an antivirus scan (c) turning off protection (d) ignoring updates
14. 14.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) opening odd attachments (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) unknown download links
16. 16.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) hides your name (c) makes games faster (d) gives free coins
18. 18.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
20. 20.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) checking app reviews (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) “free” paid games
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) unknown download links (c) opening odd attachments (d) backing up your work
24. 24.🔐 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
25. 25.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) a real scan (c) an update (d) a free gift
27. 27.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) reading permissions (c) turning off protection (d) clicking pop-up ads
29. 29.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
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.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) restarting to update (c) an antivirus scan (d) checking app reviews
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) cracked software (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) opening odd attachments
35. 35.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) turning off protection (c) asking before installing (d) the official app store
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
38. 38.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
39. 39.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) don’t open it (c) open it (d) forward it
40. 40.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense

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