Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 105 · 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: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) known, trusted sites (c) installing updates (d) reading permissions
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) installing updates (d) checking app reviews
5. 5.🔐 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
6. 6.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) modded game files (c) opening odd attachments (d) restarting to update
8. 8.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a free gift (c) a fake warning (d) a real scan
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) unknown download links (c) deleting unused apps (d) cracked software
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) an antivirus scan (c) reading permissions (d) cracked software
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
15. 15.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) modded game files (c) an antivirus scan (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
17. 17.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) makes games faster (c) gives free coins (d) hides your name
18. 18.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) deleting unused apps (c) installing updates (d) turning off protection
19. 19.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) ignoring updates (d) turning off protection
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) modded game files (d) clicking pop-up ads
22. 22.🔐 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
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) the official app store (d) an antivirus scan
24. 24.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) skip it (c) download it (d) share the link
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
26. 26.🔐 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
27. 27.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
29. 29.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) opening odd attachments (c) the official app store (d) ignoring updates
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) asking before installing (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) the official app store
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) turning off protection (c) installing updates (d) ignoring updates
34. 34.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) deleting unused apps (c) reading permissions (d) files from strangers
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) installing updates (c) backing up your work (d) files from strangers
38. 38.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
40. 40.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True

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