Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 431 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) installing updates (c) reading permissions (d) ignoring updates
2. 2.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a fake warning (c) an update (d) a free gift
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) asking before installing (c) deleting unused apps (d) modded game files
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
6. 6.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) an antivirus scan (c) the official app store (d) asking before installing
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) restarting to update (c) opening odd attachments (d) backing up your work
11. 11.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) forward it (c) open it (d) don’t open it
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
13. 13.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) turning off protection (c) modded game files (d) an antivirus scan
15. 15.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) opening odd attachments (c) asking before installing (d) installing updates
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) gives free coins (c) finds harmful files (d) makes games faster
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) no reason (d) they fix security holes
22. 22.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) an antivirus scan (c) ignoring updates (d) deleting unused apps
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) restarting to update (c) unknown download links (d) cracked software
24. 24.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) ignoring updates (d) backing up your work
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) known, trusted sites (c) installing updates (d) clicking pop-up ads
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) modded game files (c) opening odd attachments (d) turning off protection
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) download it (c) share the link (d) turn off antivirus
32. 32.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) ignoring updates (c) restarting to update (d) unknown download links
33. 33.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) asking before installing (c) unknown download links (d) ignoring updates
34. 34.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) installing updates (d) opening odd attachments
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
39. 39.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit

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