Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 554 · 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: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
3. 3.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) the official app store (c) unknown download links (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
5. 5.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they fix security holes (c) they add ads (d) they slow phones
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) cracked software (c) known, trusted sites (d) restarting to update
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
9. 9.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a real scan (c) a fake warning (d) a free gift
10. 10.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔐 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
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
13. 13.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) files from strangers (d) an antivirus scan
14. 14.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) finds harmful files (c) makes games faster (d) hides your name
15. 15.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) asking before installing (c) turning off protection (d) reading permissions
17. 17.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) forward it (c) open it (d) don’t open it
19. 19.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) the official app store (c) installing updates (d) unknown download links
21. 21.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) an antivirus scan (c) unknown download links (d) opening odd attachments
24. 24.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) installing updates (c) ignoring updates (d) the official app store
25. 25.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔐 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
27. 27.🔐 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
28. 28.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) deleting unused apps (c) reading permissions (d) cracked software
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) reading permissions (c) deleting unused apps (d) asking before installing
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) installing updates (c) unknown download links (d) ignoring updates
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
35. 35.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) an antivirus scan (c) files from strangers (d) deleting unused apps
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) an antivirus scan (c) “free” paid games (d) installing updates
40. 40.🔐 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

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