Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 391 · 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 camera app asks for the camera. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
3. 3.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) don’t open it (c) forward it (d) rename it
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) asking before installing (c) files from strangers (d) deleting unused apps
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) checking app reviews (c) deleting unused apps (d) turning off protection
6. 6.🔐 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
7. 7.🧩 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
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) backing up your work (c) checking app reviews (d) an antivirus scan
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) opening odd attachments (c) asking before installing (d) checking app reviews
10. 10.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) cracked software (c) ignoring updates (d) turning off protection
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) hides your name (c) finds harmful files (d) makes games faster
16. 16.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) turn off antivirus (c) skip it (d) download it
18. 18.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) installing updates (c) reading permissions (d) known, trusted sites
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) opening odd attachments (c) files from strangers (d) unknown download links
20. 20.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) an antivirus scan (c) checking app reviews (d) “free” paid games
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
22. 22.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) an antivirus scan (c) backing up your work (d) clicking pop-up ads
25. 25.🔐 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
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.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) cracked software (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) installing updates
31. 31.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they slow phones (c) they add ads (d) no reason
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) an antivirus scan (c) ignoring updates (d) unknown download links
34. 34.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) restarting to update (c) asking before installing (d) opening odd attachments
37. 37.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) known, trusted sites (c) modded game files (d) backing up your work
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) files from strangers (c) opening odd attachments (d) an antivirus scan
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False

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