Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 340 · 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: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (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) forward it (b) don’t open it (c) rename it (d) open it
7. 7.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) ignoring updates (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) installing updates
9. 9.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) files from strangers (c) the official app store (d) an antivirus scan
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) makes games faster (c) finds harmful files (d) gives free coins
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) installing updates (c) “free” paid games (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) checking app reviews (d) backing up your work
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.🧩 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
19. 19.🔐 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
20. 20.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) asking before installing (c) an antivirus scan (d) ignoring updates
21. 21.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) deleting unused apps (d) restarting to update
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
24. 24.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) backing up your work (c) restarting to update (d) an antivirus scan
26. 26.🔐 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
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) turning off protection (c) backing up your work (d) ignoring updates
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
33. 33.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) an antivirus scan (d) opening odd attachments
34. 34.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) known, trusted sites (c) turning off protection (d) cracked software
35. 35.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they add ads (c) they slow phones (d) no reason
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) the official app store (c) opening odd attachments (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
38. 38.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) share the link (c) download it (d) turn off antivirus
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) “free” paid games (c) the official app store (d) restarting to update

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