Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 390 · 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.🔐 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
2. 2.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) “free” paid games (c) ignoring updates (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
4. 4.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) an update (c) a fake warning (d) a real scan
6. 6.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) makes games faster (c) gives free coins (d) hides your name
7. 7.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) installing updates (d) cracked software
8. 8.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) open it (c) don’t open it (d) forward it
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) ignoring updates (c) restarting to update (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) a warning sign (b) makes sense
11. 11.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they fix security holes (c) no reason (d) they add ads
12. 12.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) restarting to update (c) known, trusted sites (d) clicking pop-up ads
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
16. 16.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) “free” paid games (d) turning off protection
17. 17.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) cracked software (c) installing updates (d) checking app reviews
19. 19.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) installing updates (c) ignoring updates (d) checking app reviews
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) an antivirus scan (c) deleting unused apps (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
23. 23.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A map app asks for your location. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
27. 27.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) deleting unused apps (c) turning off protection (d) ignoring updates
28. 28.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) share the link (c) download it (d) skip it
29. 29.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) opening odd attachments (c) backing up your work (d) asking before installing
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) cracked software (c) an antivirus scan (d) files from strangers
33. 33.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) cracked software (b) restarting to update (c) known, trusted sites (d) backing up your work
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) opening odd attachments (c) checking app reviews (d) reading permissions
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
38. 38.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) “free” paid games (c) backing up your work (d) files from strangers

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