Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 394 · 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: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
2. 2.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) reading permissions (d) deleting unused apps
3. 3.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) turning off protection (c) checking app reviews (d) an antivirus scan
5. 5.🎮 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
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
7. 7.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) “free” paid games (d) turning off protection
8. 8.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) no reason (d) they fix security holes
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) files from strangers (c) turning off protection (d) known, trusted sites
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) checking app reviews (c) ignoring updates (d) clicking pop-up ads
13. 13.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a fake warning (c) a free gift (d) a real scan
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) modded game files (c) unknown download links (d) files from strangers
15. 15.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) the official app store (d) unknown download links
16. 16.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) deleting unused apps (c) restarting to update (d) known, trusted sites
19. 19.🔐 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
20. 20.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) installing updates (c) opening odd attachments (d) unknown download links
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) checking app reviews (d) deleting unused apps
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
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.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
28. 28.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) don’t open it (b) forward it (c) rename it (d) open it
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) restarting to update (c) unknown download links (d) turning off protection
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) checking app reviews (c) cracked software (d) an antivirus scan
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) gives free coins (c) makes games faster (d) finds harmful files
34. 34.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) known, trusted sites (c) modded game files (d) an antivirus scan
36. 36.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) restarting to update (c) asking before installing (d) ignoring updates
37. 37.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔐 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
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) ignoring updates (c) asking before installing (d) deleting unused apps
40. 40.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True

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