Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 797 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) an antivirus scan (c) turning off protection (d) unknown download links
2. 2.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) asking before installing (d) unknown download links
3. 3.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) checking app reviews (d) cracked software
6. 6.🔐 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
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) asking before installing (c) backing up your work (d) installing updates
8. 8.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) finds harmful files (c) gives free coins (d) makes games faster
10. 10.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) “free” paid games (d) cracked software
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) known, trusted sites (c) unknown download links (d) restarting to update
14. 14.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) “free” paid games (c) asking before installing (d) installing updates
16. 16.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
18. 18.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) asking before installing (c) known, trusted sites (d) deleting unused apps
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) unknown download links (c) modded game files (d) cracked software
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) deleting unused apps (d) ignoring updates
22. 22.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) restarting to update (c) ignoring updates (d) checking app reviews
24. 24.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) an update (c) a real scan (d) a fake warning
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) installing updates (c) turning off protection (d) clicking pop-up ads
27. 27.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) cracked software (c) reading permissions (d) backing up your work
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) turning off protection (c) restarting to update (d) known, trusted sites
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.🔐 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
32. 32.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) no reason (d) they fix security holes
33. 33.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
35. 35.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) files from strangers (d) the official app store
36. 36.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
40. 40.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True

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