Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 613 · 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.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) unknown download links (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
3. 3.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they fix security holes (c) no reason (d) they add ads
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
8. 8.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) an antivirus scan (c) turning off protection (d) ignoring updates
10. 10.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) checking app reviews (c) cracked software (d) opening odd attachments
11. 11.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) don’t open it (c) forward it (d) rename it
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) “free” paid games (c) asking before installing (d) checking app reviews
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) the official app store (c) modded game files (d) opening odd attachments
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) asking before installing (c) unknown download links (d) restarting to update
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
18. 18.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
19. 19.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) gives free coins (c) finds harmful files (d) hides your name
20. 20.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) installing updates (c) asking before installing (d) ignoring updates
21. 21.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) the official app store (c) checking app reviews (d) opening odd attachments
23. 23.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) the official app store (d) restarting to update
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) “free” paid games (c) asking before installing (d) opening odd attachments
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) reading permissions (c) installing updates (d) ignoring updates
27. 27.🔐 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
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) “free” paid games (c) backing up your work (d) clicking pop-up ads
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) backing up your work (c) turning off protection (d) an antivirus scan
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) checking app reviews (c) opening odd attachments (d) the official app store
35. 35.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧩 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
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
38. 38.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) skip it (c) turn off antivirus (d) share the link
39. 39.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) deleting unused apps (c) files from strangers (d) checking app reviews
40. 40.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True

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