Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 460 · 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) checking app reviews (b) ignoring updates (c) deleting unused apps (d) an antivirus scan
2. 2.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) no reason (c) they add ads (d) they fix security holes
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) deleting unused apps (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) turning off protection
5. 5.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) restarting to update (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) opening odd attachments
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) the official app store (c) checking app reviews (d) opening odd attachments
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) the official app store (c) asking before installing (d) checking app reviews
12. 12.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) a real scan (c) a fake warning (d) an update
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) checking app reviews (d) unknown download links
15. 15.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) don’t open it (b) rename it (c) forward it (d) open it
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) the official app store (b) turning off protection (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) “free” paid games
18. 18.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) backing up your work (c) files from strangers (d) turning off protection
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
23. 23.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) installing updates (c) cracked software (d) deleting unused apps
24. 24.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) reading permissions (c) ignoring updates (d) unknown download links
26. 26.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
27. 27.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) hides your name (c) finds harmful files (d) makes games faster
28. 28.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) checking app reviews (d) deleting unused apps
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
30. 30.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) known, trusted sites (c) “free” paid games (d) backing up your work
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) checking app reviews (c) known, trusted sites (d) installing updates
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) backing up your work (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) turning off protection
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) cracked software (c) “free” paid games (d) an antivirus scan
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
39. 39.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) asking before installing (c) reading permissions (d) unknown download links
40. 40.🔐 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

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