Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 168 · 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: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) known, trusted sites (c) “free” paid games (d) the official app store
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) restarting to update (c) asking before installing (d) known, trusted sites
4. 4.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) checking app reviews (c) deleting unused apps (d) the official app store
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) deleting unused apps (c) restarting to update (d) turning off protection
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
9. 9.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) unknown download links (d) opening odd attachments
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) files from strangers (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) known, trusted sites
12. 12.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) checking app reviews (c) cracked software (d) asking before installing
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) modded game files (c) unknown download links (d) backing up your work
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) asking before installing (c) an antivirus scan (d) ignoring updates
17. 17.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) don’t open it (c) forward it (d) open it
19. 19.🔐 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
20. 20.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) installing updates (c) checking app reviews (d) restarting to update
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) an antivirus scan (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) the official app store
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) the official app store (c) cracked software (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
23. 23.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) download it (c) share the link (d) turn off antivirus
24. 24.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) checking app reviews (d) modded game files
25. 25.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) a fake warning (c) an update (d) a real scan
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they add ads (c) they fix security holes (d) no reason
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
31. 31.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
32. 32.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) an antivirus scan (c) “free” paid games (d) reading permissions
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
34. 34.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
35. 35.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) finds harmful files (c) hides your name (d) gives free coins
36. 36.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) backing up your work (c) opening odd attachments (d) installing updates
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
38. 38.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False

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