Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 455 · 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: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a fake warning (c) a free gift (d) an update
4. 4.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) makes games faster (c) finds harmful files (d) gives free coins
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) deleting unused apps (c) reading permissions (d) opening odd attachments
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) modded game files (b) reading permissions (c) asking before installing (d) installing updates
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
12. 12.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
14. 14.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) cracked software (c) asking before installing (d) unknown download links
15. 15.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) an antivirus scan (c) reading permissions (d) ignoring updates
17. 17.🔐 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
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
19. 19.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) checking app reviews (d) clicking pop-up ads
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) “free” paid games (c) files from strangers (d) deleting unused apps
21. 21.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) turning off protection (c) installing updates (d) “free” paid games
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) “free” paid games (c) restarting to update (d) asking before installing
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) installing updates (c) unknown download links (d) reading permissions
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) installing updates (c) an antivirus scan (d) backing up your work
25. 25.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) ignoring updates (c) an antivirus scan (d) clicking pop-up ads
30. 30.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they add ads (c) they slow phones (d) they fix security holes
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
33. 33.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) share the link (c) skip it (d) turn off antivirus
34. 34.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) installing updates (c) unknown download links (d) clicking pop-up ads
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
38. 38.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) don’t open it (b) open it (c) rename it (d) forward it
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) “free” paid games (c) files from strangers (d) the official app store
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit

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