Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 217 · 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.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) restarting to update (d) backing up your work
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) restarting to update (c) checking app reviews (d) unknown download links
6. 6.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) share the link (c) download it (d) skip it
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) deleting unused apps (c) checking app reviews (d) unknown download links
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) known, trusted sites (c) the official app store (d) checking app reviews
11. 11.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a fake warning (c) an update (d) a free gift
14. 14.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they fix security holes (c) no reason (d) they add ads
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
16. 16.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) reading permissions (d) modded game files
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) installing updates (c) asking before installing (d) backing up your work
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
24. 24.🔐 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
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) deleting unused apps (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) modded game files
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) files from strangers (c) “free” paid games (d) asking before installing
27. 27.🔐 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
28. 28.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) known, trusted sites (c) asking before installing (d) the official app store
31. 31.🔐 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
32. 32.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) installing updates (c) known, trusted sites (d) restarting to update
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) installing updates (c) opening odd attachments (d) backing up your work
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) opening odd attachments (c) unknown download links (d) “free” paid games
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) files from strangers (c) known, trusted sites (d) turning off protection
37. 37.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) unknown download links (c) “free” paid games (d) restarting to update
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign

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