Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 868 · 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 of these is a safe download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) ignoring updates (c) opening odd attachments (d) modded game files
2. 2.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) hides your name (c) gives free coins (d) finds harmful files
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) the official app store (d) backing up your work
4. 4.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) asking before installing (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) modded game files
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) cracked software (c) restarting to update (d) clicking pop-up ads
13. 13.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they add ads (c) they slow phones (d) no reason
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) reading permissions (c) checking app reviews (d) modded game files
16. 16.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.🎮 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
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) unknown download links (c) “free” paid games (d) opening odd attachments
20. 20.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) restarting to update (d) reading permissions
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.🔐 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
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) ignoring updates (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) cracked software
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) “free” paid games (c) installing updates (d) an antivirus scan
25. 25.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔐 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
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) a free gift (c) a real scan (d) an update
29. 29.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) rename it (c) forward it (d) don’t open it
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
32. 32.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
33. 33.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
35. 35.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) an antivirus scan (c) “free” paid games (d) the official app store
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) checking app reviews (c) the official app store (d) clicking pop-up ads

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