Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 109 · 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: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) asking before installing (c) installing updates (d) the official app store
5. 5.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) cracked software (c) an antivirus scan (d) restarting to update
11. 11.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
14. 14.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) deleting unused apps (c) reading permissions (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) installing updates (c) known, trusted sites (d) asking before installing
17. 17.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) installing updates (c) checking app reviews (d) the official app store
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) asking before installing (c) checking app reviews (d) clicking pop-up ads
21. 21.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) files from strangers (c) an antivirus scan (d) the official app store
23. 23.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) forward it (c) rename it (d) don’t open it
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) ignoring updates (c) “free” paid games (d) checking app reviews
26. 26.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔐 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
28. 28.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) an antivirus scan (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) “free” paid games
29. 29.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) the official app store (c) opening odd attachments (d) backing up your work
33. 33.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) no reason (c) they slow phones (d) they fix security holes
34. 34.🎮 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
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) deleting unused apps (c) turning off protection (d) checking app reviews
38. 38.🔐 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
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a fake warning (c) a real scan (d) a free gift

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