Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

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

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