Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 596 · 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: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) the official app store (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) deleting unused apps
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) share the link (c) skip it (d) turn off antivirus
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) turning off protection (c) backing up your work (d) the official app store
13. 13.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) cracked software (c) restarting to update (d) checking app reviews
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) hides your name (c) makes games faster (d) gives free coins
16. 16.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) turning off protection (c) installing updates (d) backing up your work
17. 17.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) don’t open it (b) open it (c) forward it (d) rename it
18. 18.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) installing updates (c) cracked software (d) checking app reviews
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
22. 22.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) checking app reviews (c) files from strangers (d) clicking pop-up ads
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) modded game files (c) checking app reviews (d) clicking pop-up ads
24. 24.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔐 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
26. 26.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
28. 28.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) ignoring updates (c) installing updates (d) known, trusted sites
29. 29.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) no reason (d) they fix security holes
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) installing updates (d) unknown download links
32. 32.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) checking app reviews (c) deleting unused apps (d) files from strangers
34. 34.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) the official app store (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) backing up your work
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
38. 38.🔐 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
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
40. 40.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) a fake warning (c) an update (d) a real scan

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