Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 117 · 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: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) don’t open it (c) rename it (d) open it
3. 3.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) no reason (c) they slow phones (d) they add ads
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) reading permissions (c) turning off protection (d) clicking pop-up ads
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) cracked software (c) checking app reviews (d) deleting unused apps
6. 6.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) turn off antivirus (c) download it (d) share the link
7. 7.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) files from strangers (c) the official app store (d) unknown download links
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) installing updates (c) the official app store (d) clicking pop-up ads
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) “free” paid games (c) an antivirus scan (d) asking before installing
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) unknown download links (c) files from strangers (d) installing updates
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) “free” paid games (c) turning off protection (d) asking before installing
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) checking app reviews (c) turning off protection (d) known, trusted sites
15. 15.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) “free” paid games (c) checking app reviews (d) clicking pop-up ads
16. 16.🔐 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
17. 17.🔐 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
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) opening odd attachments (c) ignoring updates (d) files from strangers
19. 19.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) cracked software (c) unknown download links (d) backing up your work
21. 21.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) asking before installing (c) turning off protection (d) installing updates
24. 24.🔐 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
25. 25.🔐 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
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) checking app reviews (c) installing updates (d) modded game files
29. 29.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) files from strangers (c) deleting unused apps (d) turning off protection
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
31. 31.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a real scan (c) a fake warning (d) a free gift
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) modded game files (c) cracked software (d) ignoring updates
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
34. 34.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) installing updates (c) checking app reviews (d) clicking pop-up ads
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) backing up your work (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) the official app store
36. 36.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) unknown download links (c) “free” paid games (d) modded game files
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) installing updates (c) checking app reviews (d) backing up your work

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