Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 235 · 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.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they add ads (c) no reason (d) they slow phones
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) an antivirus scan (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) cracked software
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
6. 6.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) restarting to update (c) the official app store (d) “free” paid games
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
8. 8.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) opening odd attachments (c) deleting unused apps (d) installing updates
10. 10.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) known, trusted sites (c) installing updates (d) turning off protection
11. 11.🔐 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
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) checking app reviews (c) ignoring updates (d) unknown download links
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) ignoring updates (c) restarting to update (d) turning off protection
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
16. 16.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a fake warning (c) a free gift (d) an update
20. 20.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) known, trusted sites (d) files from strangers
22. 22.🔐 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
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) backing up your work (c) installing updates (d) known, trusted sites
25. 25.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) hides your name (c) makes games faster (d) gives free coins
26. 26.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) files from strangers (d) the official app store
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) deleting unused apps (c) an antivirus scan (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) turning off protection (c) unknown download links (d) reading permissions
30. 30.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) restarting to update (c) files from strangers (d) modded game files
32. 32.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) ignoring updates (c) deleting unused apps (d) the official app store
33. 33.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) known, trusted sites (c) checking app reviews (d) reading permissions
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) turning off protection (c) deleting unused apps (d) cracked software
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) installing updates (c) cracked software (d) deleting unused apps
38. 38.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) turn off antivirus (c) download it (d) skip it
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit

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