Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 539 · 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 add ads (b) they slow phones (c) they fix security holes (d) no reason
2. 2.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
5. 5.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) unknown download links (c) installing updates (d) deleting unused apps
7. 7.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) “free” paid games (c) an antivirus scan (d) the official app store
8. 8.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) an update (c) a real scan (d) a free gift
9. 9.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) open it (c) forward it (d) don’t open it
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) deleting unused apps (c) opening odd attachments (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) ignoring updates (c) an antivirus scan (d) known, trusted sites
15. 15.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) share the link (c) skip it (d) download it
16. 16.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) opening odd attachments (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) modded game files
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
19. 19.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) unknown download links (c) files from strangers (d) the official app store
21. 21.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) restarting to update (c) turning off protection (d) cracked software
22. 22.🔐 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
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
24. 24.🔐 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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) installing updates (c) restarting to update (d) the official app store
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) turning off protection (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) modded game files
27. 27.🔐 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
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) the official app store (c) modded game files (d) installing updates
29. 29.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
32. 32.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) gives free coins (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
40. 40.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True

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