Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 560 · 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: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) backing up your work (c) an antivirus scan (d) checking app reviews
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) opening odd attachments (c) modded game files (d) reading permissions
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
5. 5.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) installing updates (c) “free” paid games (d) the official app store
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) the official app store (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) an antivirus scan
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) restarting to update (c) unknown download links (d) ignoring updates
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
11. 11.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) forward it (c) don’t open it (d) open it
13. 13.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) files from strangers (d) deleting unused apps
14. 14.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) installing updates (c) reading permissions (d) cracked software
15. 15.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) a real scan (c) a free gift (d) an update
16. 16.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) skip it (c) share the link (d) download it
17. 17.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) no reason (c) they add ads (d) they slow phones
18. 18.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) “free” paid games (c) opening odd attachments (d) clicking pop-up ads
19. 19.🔐 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
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) the official app store (c) asking before installing (d) opening odd attachments
21. 21.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) hides your name (c) finds harmful files (d) makes games faster
24. 24.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) unknown download links (c) asking before installing (d) opening odd attachments
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) backing up your work (c) “free” paid games (d) restarting to update
27. 27.🔐 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
28. 28.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
29. 29.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) cracked software (c) the official app store (d) unknown download links
30. 30.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) cracked software (c) ignoring updates (d) an antivirus scan
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) modded game files (d) installing updates
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) the official app store (c) restarting to update (d) modded game files
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) installing updates (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) deleting unused apps
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) turning off protection (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) checking app reviews
38. 38.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) modded game files (c) cracked software (d) backing up your work

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