Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 259 · 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 risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) deleting unused apps (c) known, trusted sites (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
2. 2.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) no reason (d) they fix security holes
3. 3.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) an update (c) a fake warning (d) a free gift
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) backing up your work (c) asking before installing (d) ignoring updates
5. 5.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) files from strangers (c) ignoring updates (d) clicking pop-up ads
6. 6.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
7. 7.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) turning off protection (d) deleting unused apps
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) hides your name (c) finds harmful files (d) gives free coins
12. 12.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) asking before installing (c) deleting unused apps (d) opening odd attachments
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) an antivirus scan (d) installing updates
14. 14.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) known, trusted sites (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) asking before installing
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
17. 17.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
19. 19.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) backing up your work (c) opening odd attachments (d) files from strangers
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
23. 23.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) skip it (c) turn off antivirus (d) download it
24. 24.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
26. 26.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
27. 27.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) opening odd attachments (c) the official app store (d) modded game files
30. 30.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) files from strangers (c) deleting unused apps (d) reading permissions
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) “free” paid games (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) reading permissions
32. 32.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) forward it (c) don’t open it (d) open it
34. 34.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) asking before installing (c) installing updates (d) “free” paid games
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
38. 38.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) ignoring updates (c) checking app reviews (d) installing updates
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) opening odd attachments (c) unknown download links (d) turning off protection
40. 40.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) ignoring updates (c) checking app reviews (d) “speed booster” pop-ups

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