Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 48 · 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.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
2. 2.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.📎 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
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
13. 13.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
14. 14.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) opening odd attachments (c) files from strangers (d) restarting to update
16. 16.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they fix security holes (c) they add ads (d) no reason
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) unknown download links (c) ignoring updates (d) clicking pop-up ads
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) checking app reviews (c) reading permissions (d) installing updates
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) finds harmful files (c) makes games faster (d) hides your name
23. 23.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) an antivirus scan (c) turning off protection (d) clicking pop-up ads
25. 25.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) backing up your work (c) the official app store (d) ignoring updates
27. 27.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) download it (c) turn off antivirus (d) skip it
28. 28.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) deleting unused apps (c) known, trusted sites (d) the official app store
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) deleting unused apps (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) ignoring updates
31. 31.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) cracked software (c) “free” paid games (d) unknown download links
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) cracked software (c) an antivirus scan (d) deleting unused apps
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) turning off protection (d) backing up your work
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) the official app store (c) deleting unused apps (d) asking before installing
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True

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