Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 805 · 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) reading permissions (b) installing updates (c) modded game files (d) deleting unused apps
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) makes games faster (c) gives free coins (d) hides your name
5. 5.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
10. 10.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) files from strangers (c) checking app reviews (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
11. 11.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) a fake warning (c) a real scan (d) an update
12. 12.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they fix security holes (c) they add ads (d) no reason
13. 13.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) installing updates (b) ignoring updates (c) cracked software (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) share the link (c) skip it (d) download it
17. 17.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) “free” paid games (c) restarting to update (d) installing updates
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) files from strangers (c) ignoring updates (d) “free” paid games
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) files from strangers (d) an antivirus scan
26. 26.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) unknown download links (c) modded game files (d) asking before installing
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
31. 31.🔐 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
32. 32.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) files from strangers (c) the official app store (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
34. 34.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) asking before installing (c) restarting to update (d) opening odd attachments
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) ignoring updates (c) backing up your work (d) an antivirus scan
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) turning off protection (d) unknown download links
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) rename it (c) don’t open it (d) forward it

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