Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 450 · 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.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) deleting unused apps (c) reading permissions (d) clicking pop-up ads
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they add ads (c) they slow phones (d) no reason
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) asking before installing (c) turning off protection (d) clicking pop-up ads
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a free gift (c) a fake warning (d) a real scan
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) modded game files (c) unknown download links (d) reading permissions
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) backing up your work (c) opening odd attachments (d) reading permissions
12. 12.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) modded game files (c) asking before installing (d) unknown download links
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔐 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
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) the official app store
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) deleting unused apps (c) restarting to update (d) turning off protection
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) unknown download links (c) cracked software (d) clicking pop-up ads
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) turning off protection (c) ignoring updates (d) deleting unused apps
24. 24.🔐 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
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
26. 26.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) backing up your work (c) deleting unused apps (d) “free” paid games
27. 27.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
29. 29.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) known, trusted sites (c) an antivirus scan (d) files from strangers
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
32. 32.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) turning off protection (c) an antivirus scan (d) deleting unused apps
33. 33.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) hides your name (c) gives free coins (d) finds harmful files
34. 34.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) download it (c) turn off antivirus (d) share the link
35. 35.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) an antivirus scan (c) asking before installing (d) checking app reviews
38. 38.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense

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