Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 236 · 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.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) modded game files (c) backing up your work (d) cracked software
2. 2.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) turning off protection (c) an antivirus scan (d) installing updates
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) known, trusted sites (c) deleting unused apps (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
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.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) “free” paid games (c) opening odd attachments (d) clicking pop-up ads
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
10. 10.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) asking before installing (c) checking app reviews (d) installing updates
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) cracked software (c) an antivirus scan (d) “free” paid games
12. 12.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) gives free coins (c) makes games faster (d) hides your name
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) known, trusted sites (d) files from strangers
15. 15.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) the official app store (c) opening odd attachments (d) files from strangers
17. 17.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) backing up your work (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) known, trusted sites
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
19. 19.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) an antivirus scan (c) modded game files (d) opening odd attachments
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) unknown download links (c) backing up your work (d) an antivirus scan
24. 24.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) no reason (d) they fix security holes
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) turning off protection (d) deleting unused apps
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) cracked software (c) checking app reviews (d) turning off protection
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
29. 29.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) download it (c) share the link (d) skip it
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) backing up your work (c) opening odd attachments (d) asking before installing
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) modded game files (c) checking app reviews (d) backing up your work
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
36. 36.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) reading permissions (c) cracked software (d) the official app store
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
39. 39.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) don’t open it (c) open it (d) rename it

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