Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 503 · 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: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) the official app store (c) an antivirus scan (d) asking before installing
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) unknown download links (c) files from strangers (d) an antivirus scan
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) makes games faster (c) finds harmful files (d) gives free coins
6. 6.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they add ads (c) they slow phones (d) they fix security holes
7. 7.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) files from strangers (c) ignoring updates (d) cracked software
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) modded game files (c) asking before installing (d) backing up your work
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) known, trusted sites (c) cracked software (d) deleting unused apps
12. 12.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
17. 17.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) rename it (c) don’t open it (d) forward it
18. 18.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) skip it (c) download it (d) turn off antivirus
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
21. 21.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) asking before installing (c) ignoring updates (d) an antivirus scan
22. 22.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) installing updates (d) checking app reviews
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) known, trusted sites (c) turning off protection (d) installing updates
26. 26.🔐 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
27. 27.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔐 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
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
33. 33.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) unknown download links (c) “free” paid games (d) the official app store
34. 34.🔐 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
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) known, trusted sites (c) cracked software (d) ignoring updates
36. 36.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) the official app store (c) asking before installing (d) unknown download links
37. 37.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) “free” paid games (c) an antivirus scan (d) the official app store
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
40. 40.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) deleting unused apps (d) “free” paid games

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