Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 481 · 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.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
3. 3.🔐 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
4. 4.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) no reason (d) they fix security holes
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) backing up your work (c) asking before installing (d) installing updates
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
10. 10.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) makes games faster (c) gives free coins (d) finds harmful files
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) reading permissions (c) “free” paid games (d) an antivirus scan
12. 12.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) known, trusted sites (c) cracked software (d) asking before installing
17. 17.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) installing updates (c) checking app reviews (d) known, trusted sites
18. 18.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) checking app reviews (c) installing updates (d) asking before installing
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
21. 21.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) unknown download links (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) checking app reviews
22. 22.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) turn off antivirus (c) share the link (d) download it
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
24. 24.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
25. 25.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) deleting unused apps (c) the official app store (d) unknown download links
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) files from strangers (c) installing updates (d) unknown download links
30. 30.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) ignoring updates (c) “free” paid games (d) deleting unused apps
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
34. 34.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) files from strangers (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) modded game files
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) known, trusted sites (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) asking before installing
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.🔐 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
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) checking app reviews (c) ignoring updates (d) deleting unused apps

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