Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 175 · 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 safe download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) cracked software (c) turning off protection (d) clicking pop-up ads
2. 2.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) turning off protection (c) asking before installing (d) restarting to update
3. 3.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) files from strangers (c) turning off protection (d) the official app store
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
5. 5.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
6. 6.🔐 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
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) unknown download links (c) deleting unused apps (d) installing updates
9. 9.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) turn off antivirus (c) skip it (d) download it
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) reading permissions (c) modded game files (d) opening odd attachments
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) deleting unused apps (c) turning off protection (d) an antivirus scan
13. 13.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) installing updates (c) the official app store (d) asking before installing
15. 15.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they fix security holes (c) no reason (d) they add ads
16. 16.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) an update (c) a fake warning (d) a real scan
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) ignoring updates (c) deleting unused apps (d) the official app store
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) opening odd attachments (d) turning off protection
25. 25.🔐 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
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) asking before installing (c) reading permissions (d) checking app reviews
27. 27.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) checking app reviews (c) an antivirus scan (d) modded game files
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) “free” paid games (c) checking app reviews (d) clicking pop-up ads
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) “free” paid games (c) turning off protection (d) cracked software
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
34. 34.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
36. 36.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) “free” paid games (d) the official app store
38. 38.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) reading permissions (c) the official app store (d) backing up your work
40. 40.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) gives free coins (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files

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