Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 305 · 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: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) installing updates (c) checking app reviews (d) backing up your work
3. 3.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) deleting unused apps (c) ignoring updates (d) backing up your work
4. 4.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) share the link (c) turn off antivirus (d) skip it
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
11. 11.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) unknown download links (d) checking app reviews
13. 13.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) backing up your work (c) “free” paid games (d) turning off protection
14. 14.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) unknown download links (c) “free” paid games (d) asking before installing
16. 16.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) restarting to update (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) an antivirus scan
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) “free” paid games (c) opening odd attachments (d) the official app store
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) finds harmful files (c) hides your name (d) gives free coins
20. 20.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔐 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
23. 23.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) the official app store (c) unknown download links (d) asking before installing
24. 24.📎 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) open it (d) rename it
25. 25.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) checking app reviews (c) deleting unused apps (d) “free” paid games
26. 26.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) modded game files (c) known, trusted sites (d) clicking pop-up ads
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) cracked software (c) the official app store (d) unknown download links
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) deleting unused apps (c) “free” paid games (d) files from strangers
30. 30.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) backing up your work (c) unknown download links (d) “free” paid games
32. 32.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) reading permissions (c) modded game files (d) asking before installing
36. 36.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) ignoring updates (c) “free” paid games (d) cracked software
37. 37.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) modded game files (d) restarting to update
40. 40.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense

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