Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 755 · 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: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🧩 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
3. 3.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they fix security holes (c) no reason (d) they add ads
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) the official app store (c) files from strangers (d) reading permissions
7. 7.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) makes games faster (c) gives free coins (d) hides your name
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) asking before installing (c) backing up your work (d) an antivirus scan
9. 9.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) files from strangers (c) ignoring updates (d) unknown download links
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) backing up your work (d) “free” paid games
13. 13.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) cracked software (c) the official app store (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) “free” paid games (c) an antivirus scan (d) unknown download links
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.🔐 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
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
18. 18.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
19. 19.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
22. 22.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) cracked software (c) known, trusted sites (d) unknown download links
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) asking before installing (c) deleting unused apps (d) turning off protection
25. 25.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.📎 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
27. 27.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) reading permissions (c) unknown download links (d) clicking pop-up ads
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) ignoring updates (c) asking before installing (d) modded game files
34. 34.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
35. 35.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) share the link (c) download it (d) skip it
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) cracked software (c) known, trusted sites (d) deleting unused apps
39. 39.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) an antivirus scan (c) restarting to update (d) modded game files

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