Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

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

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