Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 233 · 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 sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
3. 3.🔐 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
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) files from strangers (c) “free” paid games (d) cracked software
6. 6.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) reading permissions (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) installing updates
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) restarting to update (d) ignoring updates
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
13. 13.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) checking app reviews (c) files from strangers (d) turning off protection
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.🔐 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
17. 17.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) modded game files (b) known, trusted sites (c) reading permissions (d) checking app reviews
18. 18.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) unknown download links (c) modded game files (d) cracked software
19. 19.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a free gift (c) an update (d) a fake warning
20. 20.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
23. 23.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) no reason (c) they add ads (d) they slow phones
24. 24.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) ignoring updates (c) installing updates (d) an antivirus scan
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
29. 29.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) an antivirus scan (d) unknown download links
30. 30.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) gives free coins (c) makes games faster (d) hides your name
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) “free” paid games (c) installing updates (d) cracked software
32. 32.🎮 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
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) an antivirus scan (c) modded game files (d) unknown download links
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) checking app reviews (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) the official app store
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) modded game files (c) deleting unused apps (d) known, trusted sites
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) cracked software (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) turning off protection
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) known, trusted sites (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) turning off protection
39. 39.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False

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