Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 277 · 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.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) the official app store (c) ignoring updates (d) checking app reviews
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) cracked software (c) the official app store (d) “free” paid games
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) files from strangers (c) cracked software (d) turning off protection
7. 7.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) an antivirus scan (c) restarting to update (d) clicking pop-up ads
8. 8.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) rename it (c) open it (d) don’t open it
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) the official app store (c) deleting unused apps (d) installing updates
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.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they fix security holes (c) they add ads (d) no reason
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) cracked software (c) ignoring updates (d) restarting to update
16. 16.🔐 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
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) opening odd attachments (c) “free” paid games (d) the official app store
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) known, trusted sites (c) unknown download links (d) clicking pop-up ads
19. 19.🔐 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
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
21. 21.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) backing up your work (c) modded game files (d) an antivirus scan
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) installing updates (c) reading permissions (d) files from strangers
26. 26.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) an update (c) a real scan (d) a fake warning
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) the official app store (c) deleting unused apps (d) opening odd attachments
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) backing up your work (c) modded game files (d) files from strangers
29. 29.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) turn off antivirus (c) skip it (d) share the link
30. 30.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) deleting unused apps (c) checking app reviews (d) turning off protection
32. 32.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) checking app reviews (c) installing updates (d) unknown download links
37. 37.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔐 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
39. 39.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔐 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

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