Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 373 · 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: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
5. 5.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) installing updates (c) deleting unused apps (d) known, trusted sites
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
8. 8.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
10. 10.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) “free” paid games (d) asking before installing
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) unknown download links (c) asking before installing (d) modded game files
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) the official app store (b) files from strangers (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) clicking pop-up ads
13. 13.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.📎 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
15. 15.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) share the link (c) turn off antivirus (d) skip it
16. 16.🔐 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
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) installing updates (b) ignoring updates (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) unknown download links
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
20. 20.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
24. 24.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔐 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
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) installing updates (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) “free” paid games
27. 27.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they add ads (c) no reason (d) they fix security holes
28. 28.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) backing up your work (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) the official app store
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) known, trusted sites (c) deleting unused apps (d) opening odd attachments
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) an antivirus scan (c) asking before installing (d) opening odd attachments
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) an antivirus scan (b) asking before installing (c) modded game files (d) installing updates
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) asking before installing (c) the official app store (d) an antivirus scan

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