Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 290 · 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) modded game files (b) unknown download links (c) “free” paid games (d) asking before installing
2. 2.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) turning off protection (c) checking app reviews (d) unknown download links
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) “free” paid games (c) deleting unused apps (d) opening odd attachments
6. 6.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) cracked software (c) ignoring updates (d) backing up your work
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) reading permissions (c) restarting to update (d) asking before installing
8. 8.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
11. 11.🔐 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
12. 12.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) the official app store (d) checking app reviews
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
15. 15.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) reading permissions (c) “free” paid games (d) files from strangers
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
17. 17.🔐 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
18. 18.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) turn off antivirus (c) skip it (d) download it
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) a real scan (c) an update (d) a free gift
22. 22.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) installing updates (c) known, trusted sites (d) modded game files
24. 24.🔐 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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) installing updates (c) restarting to update (d) ignoring updates
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
27. 27.🔐 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
28. 28.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) forward it (c) open it (d) don’t open it
29. 29.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) hides your name (c) gives free coins (d) makes games faster
30. 30.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) known, trusted sites (c) checking app reviews (d) ignoring updates
31. 31.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.🔐 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
35. 35.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) modded game files (c) “free” paid games (d) turning off protection
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) checking app reviews (c) turning off protection (d) backing up your work
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) cracked software (c) checking app reviews (d) installing updates
40. 40.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) asking before installing (c) the official app store (d) known, trusted sites

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