Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 479 · 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: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) asking before installing (d) backing up your work
3. 3.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) installing updates (c) reading permissions (d) checking app reviews
6. 6.🔐 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
7. 7.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) gives free coins (c) finds harmful files (d) makes games faster
8. 8.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) backing up your work (c) “free” paid games (d) turning off protection
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
14. 14.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A map app asks for your location. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) deleting unused apps (c) files from strangers (d) backing up your work
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) reading permissions (c) restarting to update (d) cracked software
18. 18.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) share the link (c) turn off antivirus (d) download it
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) turning off protection (c) opening odd attachments (d) clicking pop-up ads
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) backing up your work (c) unknown download links (d) asking before installing
21. 21.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
23. 23.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) deleting unused apps (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) reading permissions
24. 24.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) modded game files (c) reading permissions (d) files from strangers
25. 25.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) modded game files (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) asking before installing
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) asking before installing (c) “free” paid games (d) checking app reviews
28. 28.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they add ads (c) they fix security holes (d) they slow phones
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
31. 31.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) unknown download links (d) checking app reviews
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) deleting unused apps (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) checking app reviews
34. 34.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a fake warning (c) an update (d) a free gift
35. 35.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
36. 36.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) cracked software (c) unknown download links (d) an antivirus scan
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
40. 40.🔐 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

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