Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 171 · 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.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) no reason (c) they add ads (d) they fix security holes
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) “free” paid games (c) turning off protection (d) installing updates
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
5. 5.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) an antivirus scan (c) deleting unused apps (d) known, trusted sites
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) backing up your work (c) reading permissions (d) turning off protection
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) checking app reviews (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) modded game files
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
13. 13.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) modded game files (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) checking app reviews
14. 14.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) modded game files (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) the official app store
15. 15.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
16. 16.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) hides your name (c) finds harmful files (d) makes games faster
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) modded game files (c) restarting to update (d) ignoring updates
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) asking before installing (c) deleting unused apps (d) ignoring updates
24. 24.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
25. 25.🎮 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
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) restarting to update (c) “free” paid games (d) asking before installing
27. 27.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) turning off protection (c) opening odd attachments (d) unknown download links
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) backing up your work (c) reading permissions (d) restarting to update
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A map app asks for your location. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
35. 35.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) cracked software (c) restarting to update (d) deleting unused apps
36. 36.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) reading permissions (c) modded game files (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
40. 40.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False

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