Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 142 · 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 of these is a risky download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) reading permissions (c) asking before installing (d) the official app store
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
3. 3.🔐 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
4. 4.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) don’t open it (b) forward it (c) open it (d) rename it
6. 6.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) known, trusted sites (c) asking before installing (d) the official app store
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) the official app store (c) checking app reviews (d) files from strangers
9. 9.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they slow phones (c) no reason (d) they add ads
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
13. 13.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
17. 17.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) ignoring updates (c) installing updates (d) deleting unused apps
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) checking app reviews (c) an antivirus scan (d) cracked software
22. 22.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) known, trusted sites (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) installing updates
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
24. 24.🔐 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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) cracked software (c) files from strangers (d) backing up your work
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) restarting to update (c) asking before installing (d) deleting unused apps
27. 27.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) files from strangers (c) cracked software (d) clicking pop-up ads
29. 29.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) checking app reviews (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) restarting to update
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
31. 31.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) download it (c) share the link (d) skip it
32. 32.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) cracked software (c) known, trusted sites (d) the official app store
34. 34.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) makes games faster (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files
36. 36.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) unknown download links (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) modded game files
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) the official app store (c) restarting to update (d) clicking pop-up ads
38. 38.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False

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