Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 567 · 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) files from strangers (b) modded game files (c) “free” paid games (d) backing up your work
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
3. 3.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.🔐 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
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
8. 8.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) modded game files (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) deleting unused apps
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) installing updates (c) an antivirus scan (d) ignoring updates
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) skip it (c) download it (d) turn off antivirus
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
13. 13.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) installing updates (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) opening odd attachments
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
15. 15.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔐 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
17. 17.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) turning off protection (c) cracked software (d) an antivirus scan
19. 19.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
20. 20.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) cracked software (c) deleting unused apps (d) an antivirus scan
21. 21.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) opening odd attachments (d) asking before installing
23. 23.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) makes games faster (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files
24. 24.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) an antivirus scan (c) installing updates (d) asking before installing
26. 26.🔐 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
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) unknown download links (c) ignoring updates (d) turning off protection
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) cracked software (c) “free” paid games (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) files from strangers (c) the official app store (d) restarting to update
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) modded game files (c) the official app store (d) restarting to update
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) an update (c) a free gift (d) a real scan
36. 36.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) the official app store (c) installing updates (d) ignoring updates
37. 37.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) no reason (c) they fix security holes (d) they add ads
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) modded game files (c) asking before installing (d) the official app store

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