Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

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

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