Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 449 · 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) asking before installing (b) cracked software (c) unknown download links (d) “free” paid games
2. 2.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) open it (c) don’t open it (d) forward it
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) checking app reviews (d) known, trusted sites
5. 5.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) files from strangers (c) the official app store (d) reading permissions
8. 8.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) backing up your work (c) an antivirus scan (d) turning off protection
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) modded game files (c) unknown download links (d) deleting unused apps
13. 13.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) cracked software (d) modded game files
14. 14.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) unknown download links (d) the official app store
15. 15.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) modded game files (c) opening odd attachments (d) cracked software
16. 16.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) turning off protection (c) deleting unused apps (d) “free” paid games
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) “free” paid games (c) known, trusted sites (d) checking app reviews
18. 18.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) cracked software (b) deleting unused apps (c) checking app reviews (d) restarting to update
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) backing up your work (c) opening odd attachments (d) ignoring updates
23. 23.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
27. 27.🔐 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
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) installing updates (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) opening odd attachments (d) ignoring updates
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) installing updates (c) ignoring updates (d) files from strangers
33. 33.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) hides your name (c) makes games faster (d) gives free coins
34. 34.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) unknown download links (c) an antivirus scan (d) opening odd attachments
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
36. 36.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) an antivirus scan (c) checking app reviews (d) asking before installing
37. 37.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) the official app store (c) reading permissions (d) deleting unused apps
38. 38.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) checking app reviews (c) cracked software (d) turning off protection
40. 40.🔐 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

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