Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 475 · 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: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
5. 5.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
6. 6.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) open it (c) rename it (d) don’t open it
7. 7.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) asking before installing (c) backing up your work (d) opening odd attachments
8. 8.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they add ads (c) no reason (d) they fix security holes
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.🔐 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
12. 12.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) restarting to update (c) deleting unused apps (d) checking app reviews
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
17. 17.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) restarting to update (c) deleting unused apps (d) opening odd attachments
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) turning off protection (c) restarting to update (d) “free” paid games
22. 22.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) hides your name (c) finds harmful files (d) gives free coins
25. 25.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) ignoring updates (c) files from strangers (d) checking app reviews
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
31. 31.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) download it (c) share the link (d) skip it
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) “free” paid games (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) an antivirus scan
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) modded game files (c) the official app store (d) clicking pop-up ads
35. 35.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) known, trusted sites (c) turning off protection (d) ignoring updates
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) files from strangers (c) turning off protection (d) an antivirus scan
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) the official app store (d) ignoring updates

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