Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 565 · 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) checking app reviews (b) reading permissions (c) the official app store (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
2. 2.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they add ads (c) they slow phones (d) no reason
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.🔐 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
6. 6.🔐 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
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
9. 9.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) finds harmful files (c) hides your name (d) makes games faster
10. 10.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) turning off protection (c) cracked software (d) deleting unused apps
11. 11.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) known, trusted sites (c) checking app reviews (d) installing updates
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) turning off protection (d) restarting to update
13. 13.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) asking before installing (c) backing up your work (d) modded game files
14. 14.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) an antivirus scan (c) restarting to update (d) turning off protection
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.🧩 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
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) known, trusted sites (c) cracked software (d) an antivirus scan
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) deleting unused apps (c) cracked software (d) reading permissions
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
21. 21.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) rename it (c) don’t open it (d) open it
23. 23.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) checking app reviews (c) modded game files (d) ignoring updates
25. 25.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) skip it (c) download it (d) turn off antivirus
26. 26.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) the official app store (c) backing up your work (d) unknown download links
32. 32.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) reading permissions (c) “free” paid games (d) installing updates
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
35. 35.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) installing updates (d) unknown download links
37. 37.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) the official app store (c) unknown download links (d) opening odd attachments
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) reading permissions (c) files from strangers (d) restarting to update
39. 39.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔐 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

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