Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 482 · 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: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) turning off protection (c) an antivirus scan (d) asking before installing
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) installing updates (c) opening odd attachments (d) asking before installing
5. 5.🔐 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
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) “free” paid games (c) known, trusted sites (d) turning off protection
7. 7.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) “free” paid games (c) reading permissions (d) cracked software
8. 8.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) no reason (c) they add ads (d) they fix security holes
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) opening odd attachments (c) restarting to update (d) unknown download links
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
14. 14.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) modded game files (c) ignoring updates (d) known, trusted sites
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) installing updates (c) opening odd attachments (d) turning off protection
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) unknown download links (c) checking app reviews (d) opening odd attachments
18. 18.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) “free” paid games (c) installing updates (d) turning off protection
19. 19.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
21. 21.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) an update (c) a fake warning (d) a real scan
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) cracked software (c) files from strangers (d) “free” paid games
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: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) reading permissions (c) the official app store (d) installing updates
28. 28.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) reading permissions (c) deleting unused apps (d) installing updates
29. 29.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) deleting unused apps (c) restarting to update (d) clicking pop-up ads
33. 33.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) asking before installing (c) the official app store (d) clicking pop-up ads
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) cracked software (c) modded game files (d) files from strangers
35. 35.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
36. 36.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) hides your name (c) finds harmful files (d) gives free coins
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
38. 38.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) turning off protection (c) the official app store (d) an antivirus scan
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) opening odd attachments (c) cracked software (d) files from strangers

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