Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 24 · 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: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
2. 2.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) the official app store (c) asking before installing (d) opening odd attachments
3. 3.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) cracked software (c) “free” paid games (d) known, trusted sites
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) deleting unused apps (c) checking app reviews (d) cracked software
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
6. 6.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
9. 9.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) share the link (c) turn off antivirus (d) skip it
11. 11.🔐 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
12. 12.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a free gift (c) a fake warning (d) a real scan
13. 13.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) the official app store (d) “free” paid games
14. 14.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) checking app reviews (c) installing updates (d) an antivirus scan
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) an antivirus scan (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) asking before installing
17. 17.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) installing updates (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) deleting unused apps
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
19. 19.🔐 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
20. 20.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they fix security holes (c) they add ads (d) no reason
21. 21.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
23. 23.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
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.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
26. 26.🔐 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
27. 27.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) rename it (c) don’t open it (d) open it
28. 28.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) known, trusted sites (c) checking app reviews (d) ignoring updates
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) opening odd attachments (c) modded game files (d) asking before installing
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) reading permissions (c) deleting unused apps (d) restarting to update
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) reading permissions (c) deleting unused apps (d) turning off protection
32. 32.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) cracked software (c) an antivirus scan (d) ignoring updates
34. 34.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) unknown download links (c) known, trusted sites (d) the official app store
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) installing updates (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
36. 36.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) modded game files (c) asking before installing (d) known, trusted sites
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) turning off protection (c) backing up your work (d) “free” paid games
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) restarting to update (d) “free” paid games
40. 40.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) makes games faster (c) gives free coins (d) hides your name

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