Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 369 · 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: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
2. 2.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) hides your name (c) makes games faster (d) gives free coins
3. 3.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) the official app store (c) unknown download links (d) “free” paid games
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) “free” paid games (c) asking before installing (d) an antivirus scan
11. 11.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) checking app reviews (c) backing up your work (d) the official app store
12. 12.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
15. 15.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A map app asks for your location. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) modded game files (c) “free” paid games (d) unknown download links
17. 17.🔐 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
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) turning off protection (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) files from strangers
19. 19.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
20. 20.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) “free” paid games (d) ignoring updates
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
22. 22.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) cracked software (c) asking before installing (d) “free” paid games
25. 25.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) rename it (c) forward it (d) don’t open it
27. 27.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
28. 28.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) files from strangers (c) deleting unused apps (d) an antivirus scan
33. 33.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) skip it (c) share the link (d) download it
34. 34.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) asking before installing (c) “free” paid games (d) reading permissions
37. 37.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) backing up your work (c) cracked software (d) opening odd attachments
38. 38.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) an update (c) a fake warning (d) a free gift
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) cracked software (c) unknown download links (d) restarting to update
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit

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