Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 585 · 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.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) restarting to update (c) checking app reviews (d) known, trusted sites
3. 3.🔐 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
4. 4.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) gives free coins (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files
5. 5.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) checking app reviews (c) cracked software (d) installing updates
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
7. 7.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) an update (c) a real scan (d) a free gift
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) the official app store (c) ignoring updates (d) installing updates
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) reading permissions (c) files from strangers (d) the official app store
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) restarting to update (c) asking before installing (d) ignoring updates
11. 11.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they add ads (c) they fix security holes (d) no reason
12. 12.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
16. 16.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) files from strangers (d) the official app store
17. 17.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) files from strangers (c) cracked software (d) checking app reviews
19. 19.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) “free” paid games (d) known, trusted sites
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) known, trusted sites (d) installing updates
21. 21.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) backing up your work (c) ignoring updates (d) turning off protection
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
23. 23.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) installing updates (c) checking app reviews (d) opening odd attachments
25. 25.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) modded game files (c) the official app store (d) deleting unused apps
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) “free” paid games (c) opening odd attachments (d) modded game files
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) ignoring updates (c) asking before installing (d) “free” paid games
29. 29.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) download it (c) skip it (d) turn off antivirus
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) cracked software (c) backing up your work (d) deleting unused apps
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
36. 36.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) asking before installing (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) deleting unused apps
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) modded game files (c) restarting to update (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) ignoring updates (c) reading permissions (d) files from strangers
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit

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