Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

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

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