Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 59 · 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.🔐 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
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
3. 3.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) backing up your work (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) asking before installing
4. 4.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) “free” paid games (c) cracked software (d) deleting unused apps
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) asking before installing (c) turning off protection (d) deleting unused apps
7. 7.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
9. 9.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
11. 11.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) modded game files (b) restarting to update (c) reading permissions (d) an antivirus scan
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) installing updates (b) cracked software (c) ignoring updates (d) turning off protection
13. 13.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) reading permissions (c) ignoring updates (d) opening odd attachments
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) deleting unused apps (c) checking app reviews (d) clicking pop-up ads
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) unknown download links (c) restarting to update (d) opening odd attachments
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
19. 19.📎 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) open it (d) forward it
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
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) skip it (b) share the link (c) turn off antivirus (d) download it
23. 23.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) ignoring updates (c) files from strangers (d) backing up your work
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) modded game files (c) ignoring updates (d) backing up your work
25. 25.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) files from strangers (c) “free” paid games (d) known, trusted sites
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) cracked software (c) unknown download links (d) restarting to update
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) opening odd attachments (c) reading permissions (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) checking app reviews (c) the official app store (d) files from strangers
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) unknown download links (c) deleting unused apps (d) turning off protection
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) they fix security holes (d) no reason
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) hides your name (c) finds harmful files (d) makes games faster
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit

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