Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

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

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