Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 323 · 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 of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) turning off protection (c) restarting to update (d) an antivirus scan
2. 2.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🎮 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
4. 4.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) checking app reviews (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) modded game files
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) “free” paid games (c) the official app store (d) turning off protection
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) asking before installing (c) the official app store (d) known, trusted sites
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
13. 13.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) ignoring updates (d) reading permissions
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
16. 16.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A map app asks for your location. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) unknown download links (c) modded game files (d) deleting unused apps
18. 18.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) the official app store (c) asking before installing (d) ignoring updates
19. 19.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) turning off protection (c) files from strangers (d) installing updates
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) installing updates (c) restarting to update (d) the official app store
23. 23.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) reading permissions (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) checking app reviews
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) modded game files (c) backing up your work (d) reading permissions
25. 25.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) installing updates (c) unknown download links (d) reading permissions
26. 26.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) no reason (c) they slow phones (d) they add ads
28. 28.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) gives free coins (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files
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 calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
34. 34.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
35. 35.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) don’t open it (c) open it (d) forward it
37. 37.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔐 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
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) unknown download links (c) “free” paid games (d) installing updates
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit

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