Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 911 · 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) ignoring updates (b) deleting unused apps (c) reading permissions (d) asking before installing
2. 2.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) “free” paid games (c) modded game files (d) checking app reviews
3. 3.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) backing up your work (c) modded game files (d) the official app store
5. 5.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) “free” paid games (c) installing updates (d) the official app store
9. 9.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) hides your name (c) finds harmful files (d) gives free coins
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) cracked software (c) backing up your work (d) “free” paid games
17. 17.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) open it (c) don’t open it (d) rename it
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
20. 20.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) a real scan (c) an update (d) a fake warning
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) deleting unused apps (c) modded game files (d) files from strangers
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) turning off protection (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) the official app store
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) backing up your work (d) files from strangers
31. 31.🔐 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
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
34. 34.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) turn off antivirus (c) share the link (d) download it
35. 35.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) checking app reviews (c) an antivirus scan (d) clicking pop-up ads
37. 37.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) asking before installing (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) files from strangers
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
39. 39.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
40. 40.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False

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