Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 126 · 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.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
2. 2.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) the official app store (c) cracked software (d) “free” paid games
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) the official app store (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) an antivirus scan
4. 4.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
6. 6.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) deleting unused apps (c) checking app reviews (d) clicking pop-up ads
8. 8.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
11. 11.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
12. 12.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) opening odd attachments (d) unknown download links
14. 14.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) makes games faster (c) finds harmful files (d) gives free coins
15. 15.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) reading permissions (c) cracked software (d) an antivirus scan
16. 16.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
18. 18.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) deleting unused apps (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) installing updates
20. 20.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) turning off protection (c) opening odd attachments (d) unknown download links
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) backing up your work (c) unknown download links (d) ignoring updates
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
23. 23.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) the official app store (c) turning off protection (d) installing updates
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) modded game files
27. 27.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) modded game files (c) known, trusted sites (d) asking before installing
28. 28.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) an antivirus scan (c) reading permissions (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) asking before installing (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
30. 30.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) installing updates (c) the official app store (d) restarting to update
31. 31.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) don’t open it (c) rename it (d) forward it
35. 35.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) download it (c) turn off antivirus (d) share the link
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) asking before installing (c) installing updates (d) an antivirus scan
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True

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