Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 808 · 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) a real scan (b) an update (c) a fake warning (d) a free gift
2. 2.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) makes games faster (c) finds harmful files (d) hides your name
3. 3.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) restarting to update (d) the official app store
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) an antivirus scan (d) installing updates
5. 5.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) backing up your work (c) modded game files (d) cracked software
6. 6.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) files from strangers (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) cracked software
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) known, trusted sites (c) an antivirus scan (d) unknown download links
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) “free” paid games (c) asking before installing (d) checking app reviews
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) files from strangers (c) installing updates (d) modded game files
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) rename it (c) open it (d) don’t open it
14. 14.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) deleting unused apps (c) asking before installing (d) cracked software
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) unknown download links (c) files from strangers (d) opening odd attachments
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
19. 19.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) turning off protection (c) backing up your work (d) checking app reviews
23. 23.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) checking app reviews (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) “free” paid games
29. 29.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) ignoring updates (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) checking app reviews
32. 32.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) deleting unused apps (c) asking before installing (d) checking app reviews
33. 33.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A map app asks for your location. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they add ads (c) they fix security holes (d) no reason
40. 40.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) turn off antivirus (c) share the link (d) skip it

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