Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 207 · 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.🧩 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
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) deleting unused apps (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) the official app store
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) cracked software (c) known, trusted sites (d) unknown download links
4. 4.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) modded game files (c) ignoring updates (d) deleting unused apps
6. 6.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) hides your name (c) makes games faster (d) gives free coins
7. 7.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they fix security holes (c) they add ads (d) no reason
8. 8.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) files from strangers (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) checking app reviews
11. 11.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
13. 13.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) unknown download links (c) asking before installing (d) files from strangers
14. 14.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) turning off protection (c) unknown download links (d) files from strangers
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) the official app store (c) ignoring updates (d) files from strangers
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
17. 17.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) asking before installing (d) installing updates
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
20. 20.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) backing up your work (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) files from strangers
22. 22.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) skip it (c) download it (d) share the link
24. 24.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
25. 25.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) reading permissions (c) “free” paid games (d) backing up your work
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) opening odd attachments (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) files from strangers
28. 28.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) installing updates (c) deleting unused apps (d) asking before installing
29. 29.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) backing up your work (c) the official app store (d) modded game files
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) checking app reviews (c) installing updates (d) asking before installing
34. 34.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) deleting unused apps (d) checking app reviews
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) opening odd attachments (c) turning off protection (d) “free” paid games
40. 40.🔐 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

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