Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 428 · 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.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) no reason (c) they slow phones (d) they fix security holes
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) backing up your work (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) known, trusted sites
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) unknown download links (c) backing up your work (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
5. 5.🔐 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
6. 6.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) the official app store (c) turning off protection (d) deleting unused apps
9. 9.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) an antivirus scan (c) files from strangers (d) ignoring updates
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) turning off protection (c) “free” paid games (d) files from strangers
12. 12.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) the official app store (c) “free” paid games (d) an antivirus scan
15. 15.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) reading permissions (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) modded game files
16. 16.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) skip it (c) turn off antivirus (d) download it
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) reading permissions (c) unknown download links (d) an antivirus scan
25. 25.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) known, trusted sites (c) cracked software (d) asking before installing
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
29. 29.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A map app asks for your location. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.🔐 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
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) “free” paid games (c) turning off protection (d) the official app store
34. 34.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) files from strangers (c) backing up your work (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
37. 37.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) modded game files (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) known, trusted sites
39. 39.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) ignoring updates (c) an antivirus scan (d) installing updates
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit

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