Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 88 · 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: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) deleting unused apps (c) known, trusted sites (d) restarting to update
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) the official app store (c) files from strangers (d) backing up your work
5. 5.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
7. 7.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) modded game files (d) known, trusted sites
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
9. 9.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) don’t open it (b) forward it (c) rename it (d) open it
10. 10.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) the official app store (d) “free” paid games
12. 12.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔐 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
18. 18.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) an update (c) a free gift (d) a fake warning
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
22. 22.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) finds harmful files (c) gives free coins (d) makes games faster
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) reading permissions (c) an antivirus scan (d) ignoring updates
26. 26.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) deleting unused apps (c) known, trusted sites (d) clicking pop-up ads
27. 27.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) installing updates (c) “free” paid games (d) known, trusted sites
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) files from strangers (c) restarting to update (d) clicking pop-up ads
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) installing updates (c) opening odd attachments (d) the official app store
33. 33.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) they fix security holes (d) no reason
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) installing updates (c) an antivirus scan (d) reading permissions
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) cracked software (c) unknown download links (d) files from strangers
37. 37.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit

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