Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 49 · 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: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
2. 2.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) asking before installing (c) opening odd attachments (d) an antivirus scan
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
4. 4.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) forward it (c) rename it (d) don’t open it
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) turning off protection (c) an antivirus scan (d) restarting to update
6. 6.🔐 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
7. 7.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
9. 9.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) turning off protection (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) restarting to update
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) unknown download links (c) restarting to update (d) “free” paid games
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) opening odd attachments (c) backing up your work (d) ignoring updates
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) installing updates (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) deleting unused apps
14. 14.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) turn off antivirus (c) skip it (d) share the link
15. 15.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
17. 17.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) known, trusted sites (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) files from strangers
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
20. 20.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
23. 23.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) checking app reviews (c) deleting unused apps (d) asking before installing
24. 24.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) cracked software (c) known, trusted sites (d) modded game files
26. 26.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) an update (c) a real scan (d) a fake warning
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) reading permissions (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) “free” paid games
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) restarting to update (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) checking app reviews
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
34. 34.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) unknown download links (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) deleting unused apps
37. 37.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they fix security holes (c) no reason (d) they add ads
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) cracked software (c) the official app store (d) deleting unused apps
40. 40.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) hides your name (c) gives free coins (d) makes games faster

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