Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 386 · 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: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
2. 2.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) restarting to update (c) asking before installing (d) an antivirus scan
5. 5.🔐 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
6. 6.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) an update (c) a real scan (d) a free gift
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) the official app store (c) reading permissions (d) cracked software
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) unknown download links (c) deleting unused apps (d) known, trusted sites
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
11. 11.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
13. 13.🎮 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
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) the official app store (c) files from strangers (d) deleting unused apps
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.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) no reason (c) they slow phones (d) they fix security holes
22. 22.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) installing updates (c) files from strangers (d) backing up your work
23. 23.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔐 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
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) asking before installing (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
27. 27.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) finds harmful files (c) gives free coins (d) hides your name
30. 30.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) known, trusted sites (c) asking before installing (d) ignoring updates
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
32. 32.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) don’t open it (b) open it (c) rename it (d) forward it
33. 33.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) modded game files (b) installing updates (c) known, trusted sites (d) the official app store
34. 34.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) deleting unused apps (c) cracked software (d) reading permissions
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) an antivirus scan (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) checking app reviews
37. 37.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) backing up your work (d) an antivirus scan
40. 40.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign

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