Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 552 · 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: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) an antivirus scan (c) opening odd attachments (d) deleting unused apps
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) “free” paid games (c) an antivirus scan (d) cracked software
5. 5.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) deleting unused apps (c) turning off protection (d) clicking pop-up ads
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) files from strangers (c) restarting to update (d) turning off protection
12. 12.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) modded game files (c) asking before installing (d) clicking pop-up ads
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) no reason (d) they fix security holes
16. 16.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) turning off protection (c) deleting unused apps (d) files from strangers
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) the official app store (d) “free” paid games
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) installing updates (c) ignoring updates (d) reading permissions
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) installing updates (c) files from strangers (d) ignoring updates
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) installing updates (c) backing up your work (d) “free” paid games
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) opening odd attachments (c) “free” paid games (d) the official app store
28. 28.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) a real scan (c) an update (d) a fake warning
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) turning off protection (c) asking before installing (d) unknown download links
32. 32.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) share the link (c) skip it (d) turn off antivirus
33. 33.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) checking app reviews (c) cracked software (d) “free” paid games
35. 35.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔐 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
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
40. 40.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) finds harmful files (c) hides your name (d) gives free coins

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