Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 489 · 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.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) “free” paid games (c) ignoring updates (d) known, trusted sites
2. 2.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) deleting unused apps (c) cracked software (d) clicking pop-up ads
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) modded game files (b) asking before installing (c) installing updates (d) checking app reviews
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
6. 6.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) deleting unused apps (c) an antivirus scan (d) cracked software
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) cracked software (c) modded game files (d) an antivirus scan
10. 10.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they slow phones (c) they fix security holes (d) they add ads
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) unknown download links (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔐 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
17. 17.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
21. 21.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) turn off antivirus (c) share the link (d) skip it
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) asking before installing (d) “free” paid games
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) don’t open it (b) rename it (c) forward it (d) open it
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) asking before installing (c) restarting to update (d) “free” paid games
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) known, trusted sites (c) cracked software (d) opening odd attachments
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
32. 32.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) an antivirus scan (c) asking before installing (d) turning off protection
34. 34.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) an antivirus scan (c) reading permissions (d) opening odd attachments
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) reading permissions (c) “free” paid games (d) deleting unused apps
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) asking before installing (c) cracked software (d) installing updates
38. 38.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) gives free coins (c) makes games faster (d) finds harmful files
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) backing up your work (c) ignoring updates (d) “free” paid games
40. 40.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) ignoring updates (c) the official app store (d) asking before installing

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