Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 557 · 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) ignoring updates (b) known, trusted sites (c) modded game files (d) files from strangers
2. 2.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) files from strangers (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) opening odd attachments
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) modded game files (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) asking before installing
4. 4.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) unknown download links (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) backing up your work
6. 6.🔐 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
7. 7.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) opening odd attachments (c) unknown download links (d) files from strangers
9. 9.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) files from strangers (c) reading permissions (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) an antivirus scan (c) asking before installing (d) backing up your work
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.🔐 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
17. 17.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
18. 18.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
19. 19.🔐 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
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) unknown download links (c) checking app reviews (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
21. 21.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) a real scan (c) a fake warning (d) an update
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) opening odd attachments (c) an antivirus scan (d) ignoring updates
24. 24.📎 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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) asking before installing (c) the official app store (d) turning off protection
26. 26.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) deleting unused apps (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) “free” paid games
29. 29.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) an antivirus scan (d) deleting unused apps
30. 30.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) turn off antivirus (c) share the link (d) download it
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔐 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
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they add ads (c) they slow phones (d) they fix security holes
37. 37.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
39. 39.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) finds harmful files (c) hides your name (d) gives free coins
40. 40.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) backing up your work (c) known, trusted sites (d) modded game files

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