Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 320 · 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.🔐 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
2. 2.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) reading permissions (c) an antivirus scan (d) ignoring updates
4. 4.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) makes games faster (c) hides your name (d) gives free coins
8. 8.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they slow phones (c) they add ads (d) no reason
9. 9.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) cracked software (c) unknown download links (d) an antivirus scan
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) asking before installing (c) opening odd attachments (d) checking app reviews
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
13. 13.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) opening odd attachments (c) unknown download links (d) asking before installing
14. 14.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) an update (c) a real scan (d) a fake warning
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
16. 16.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) don’t open it (b) rename it (c) open it (d) forward it
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.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) turning off protection (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) cracked software
21. 21.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) turning off protection (c) modded game files (d) restarting to update
23. 23.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) ignoring updates (c) restarting to update (d) modded game files
24. 24.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) restarting to update (c) modded game files (d) backing up your work
27. 27.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
29. 29.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) unknown download links (c) known, trusted sites (d) the official app store
31. 31.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) deleting unused apps (c) restarting to update (d) an antivirus scan
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) reading permissions (c) ignoring updates (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) turning off protection (c) backing up your work (d) opening odd attachments
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
36. 36.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) installing updates (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) cracked software (d) turning off protection
40. 40.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) backing up your work (c) unknown download links (d) checking app reviews

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