Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

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

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