Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 767 · 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 safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) deleting unused apps (c) cracked software (d) an antivirus scan
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) deleting unused apps (c) cracked software (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.📎 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
9. 9.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) download it (c) skip it (d) share the link
10. 10.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) files from strangers (c) installing updates (d) known, trusted sites
11. 11.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a free gift (c) an update (d) a fake warning
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
17. 17.🔐 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
18. 18.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
21. 21.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) known, trusted sites (c) unknown download links (d) checking app reviews
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) files from strangers (d) backing up your work
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.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
30. 30.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) turning off protection (c) the official app store (d) cracked software
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) asking before installing (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) checking app reviews
32. 32.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) modded game files (c) opening odd attachments (d) restarting to update
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
36. 36.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) finds harmful files (c) hides your name (d) makes games faster
37. 37.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they fix security holes (c) they slow phones (d) they add ads

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