Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 165 · 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) ignoring updates (b) known, trusted sites (c) checking app reviews (d) installing updates
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
3. 3.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) turning off protection (d) deleting unused apps
4. 4.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) an antivirus scan (c) turning off protection (d) the official app store
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) reading permissions (d) files from strangers
10. 10.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) skip it (c) turn off antivirus (d) share the link
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
13. 13.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) finds harmful files (c) gives free coins (d) hides your name
14. 14.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) restarting to update (d) deleting unused apps
16. 16.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) reading permissions (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) backing up your work
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) deleting unused apps (c) the official app store (d) “free” paid games
18. 18.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) the official app store (c) ignoring updates (d) cracked software
19. 19.📎 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) forward it (d) rename it
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
22. 22.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they add ads (c) no reason (d) they slow phones
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) cracked software (c) asking before installing (d) files from strangers
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
25. 25.🔐 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
26. 26.🔐 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
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) the official app store (c) opening odd attachments (d) checking app reviews
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) opening odd attachments (c) deleting unused apps (d) “free” paid games
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) the official app store (c) opening odd attachments (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
34. 34.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧩 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
36. 36.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) “free” paid games (d) asking before installing
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) modded game files (c) opening odd attachments (d) “free” paid games
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.🔐 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

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