Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 287 · 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) cracked software (b) opening odd attachments (c) an antivirus scan (d) “free” paid games
2. 2.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) unknown download links (d) the official app store
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
5. 5.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) finds harmful files (c) makes games faster (d) hides your name
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) deleting unused apps (c) the official app store (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
9. 9.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a free gift (c) a fake warning (d) an update
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) turning off protection (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) files from strangers
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) installing updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) unknown download links
13. 13.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) modded game files (c) cracked software (d) backing up your work
14. 14.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) reading permissions (c) an antivirus scan (d) checking app reviews
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
17. 17.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they add ads (c) no reason (d) they fix security holes
18. 18.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) reading permissions (c) backing up your work (d) deleting unused apps
20. 20.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) known, trusted sites (c) ignoring updates (d) asking before installing
21. 21.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) opening odd attachments (c) “free” paid games (d) modded game files
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) “free” paid games (c) the official app store (d) cracked software
23. 23.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) reading permissions (c) an antivirus scan (d) unknown download links
26. 26.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
27. 27.🔐 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
28. 28.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) checking app reviews (c) installing updates (d) asking before installing
30. 30.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) skip it (c) download it (d) turn off antivirus
36. 36.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) files from strangers (c) cracked software (d) deleting unused apps
37. 37.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) restarting to update (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) opening odd attachments
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
40. 40.🔐 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

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