Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 160 · 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: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.🔐 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
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.🧩 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
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
7. 7.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) backing up your work (d) the official app store
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
9. 9.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) checking app reviews (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) an antivirus scan
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) turning off protection (c) files from strangers (d) the official app store
13. 13.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) skip it (c) share the link (d) download it
14. 14.📎 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
15. 15.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) ignoring updates (c) reading permissions (d) backing up your work
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
18. 18.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) no reason (c) they add ads (d) they fix security holes
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) turning off protection (c) modded game files (d) restarting to update
22. 22.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) “free” paid games (c) checking app reviews (d) clicking pop-up ads
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) cracked software (c) backing up your work (d) the official app store
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) opening odd attachments (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) cracked software
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) known, trusted sites (c) deleting unused apps (d) reading permissions
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) files from strangers (c) opening odd attachments (d) clicking pop-up ads
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) backing up your work (c) turning off protection (d) modded game files
34. 34.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) hides your name (c) makes games faster (d) finds harmful files
35. 35.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) asking before installing (c) turning off protection (d) cracked software
37. 37.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) asking before installing (c) opening odd attachments (d) installing updates
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) files from strangers (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) unknown download links
39. 39.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) cracked software (b) reading permissions (c) restarting to update (d) asking before installing
40. 40.🔐 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

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