Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 400 · 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: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
3. 3.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) an antivirus scan (c) files from strangers (d) backing up your work
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) backing up your work (c) reading permissions (d) known, trusted sites
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) unknown download links (c) turning off protection (d) ignoring updates
8. 8.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) “free” paid games (c) the official app store (d) unknown download links
9. 9.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) “free” paid games (c) asking before installing (d) files from strangers
10. 10.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they fix security holes (c) they add ads (d) no reason
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) makes games faster (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) the official app store (c) deleting unused apps (d) cracked software
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) “free” paid games (c) reading permissions (d) unknown download links
16. 16.📎 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
17. 17.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) turn off antivirus (c) share the link (d) skip it
18. 18.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) ignoring updates (c) cracked software (d) deleting unused apps
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) “free” paid games (c) deleting unused apps (d) cracked software
23. 23.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
24. 24.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) backing up your work (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) modded game files
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) modded game files (c) the official app store (d) ignoring updates
28. 28.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a free gift (c) a fake warning (d) an update
29. 29.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) checking app reviews (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) “free” paid games
31. 31.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) “free” paid games (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) an antivirus scan
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
34. 34.🔐 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
35. 35.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
37. 37.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit

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