Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 74 · 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.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a real scan (c) a fake warning (d) a free gift
2. 2.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) opening odd attachments (c) modded game files (d) checking app reviews
3. 3.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) ignoring updates (d) installing updates
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) known, trusted sites (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) deleting unused apps
5. 5.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
6. 6.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
7. 7.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) the official app store (d) modded game files
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
13. 13.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) no reason (c) they add ads (d) they slow phones
16. 16.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) turn off antivirus (c) skip it (d) share the link
17. 17.🔐 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
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
19. 19.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) asking before installing (c) installing updates (d) checking app reviews
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) “free” paid games (c) reading permissions (d) the official app store
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
24. 24.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) checking app reviews (c) restarting to update (d) cracked software
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
29. 29.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) don’t open it (b) open it (c) forward it (d) rename it
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.🔐 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
32. 32.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) checking app reviews (c) installing updates (d) “free” paid games
33. 33.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) gives free coins (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
36. 36.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) the official app store (c) turning off protection (d) checking app reviews
39. 39.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) known, trusted sites (d) an antivirus scan
40. 40.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False

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