Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 888 · 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) ignoring updates (b) cracked software (c) turning off protection (d) checking app reviews
2. 2.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) files from strangers (c) modded game files (d) known, trusted sites
3. 3.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) finds harmful files (c) gives free coins (d) makes games faster
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
5. 5.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) known, trusted sites (c) ignoring updates (d) asking before installing
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) installing updates (d) ignoring updates
8. 8.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) cracked software (c) installing updates (d) turning off protection
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) opening odd attachments (c) asking before installing (d) cracked software
16. 16.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔐 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
18. 18.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) don’t open it (b) open it (c) forward it (d) rename it
19. 19.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) an update (c) a free gift (d) a real scan
20. 20.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) an antivirus scan (c) opening odd attachments (d) clicking pop-up ads
22. 22.🔐 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
23. 23.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔐 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
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
29. 29.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
30. 30.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) cracked software (c) “free” paid games (d) unknown download links
31. 31.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they fix security holes (c) they slow phones (d) no reason
32. 32.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
34. 34.🔐 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
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) opening odd attachments (c) deleting unused apps (d) backing up your work
36. 36.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) share the link (c) skip it (d) turn off antivirus
37. 37.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
38. 38.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) asking before installing (c) reading permissions (d) opening odd attachments
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) ignoring updates (c) backing up your work (d) turning off protection
40. 40.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) the official app store (c) backing up your work (d) clicking pop-up ads

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