Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 561 · 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: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
2. 2.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) an antivirus scan (c) installing updates (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) turning off protection (c) the official app store (d) restarting to update
4. 4.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
5. 5.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) reading permissions (d) files from strangers
7. 7.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) don’t open it (c) forward it (d) open it
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) installing updates (c) unknown download links (d) checking app reviews
9. 9.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) turning off protection (c) asking before installing (d) opening odd attachments
10. 10.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) checking app reviews (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) restarting to update
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) known, trusted sites (c) installing updates (d) files from strangers
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) an antivirus scan (c) backing up your work (d) cracked software
16. 16.🔐 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
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) installing updates (c) opening odd attachments (d) cracked software
18. 18.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a fake warning (c) an update (d) a free gift
21. 21.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) skip it (c) turn off antivirus (d) share the link
23. 23.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔐 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
25. 25.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) an antivirus scan (d) asking before installing
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) backing up your work (c) reading permissions (d) “free” paid games
28. 28.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) finds harmful files (c) makes games faster (d) hides your name
29. 29.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) opening odd attachments (c) turning off protection (d) installing updates
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) an antivirus scan (c) cracked software (d) ignoring updates
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit

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