Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 598 · 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) opening odd attachments (c) “free” paid games (d) asking before installing
2. 2.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
6. 6.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) turning off protection (c) “free” paid games (d) the official app store
12. 12.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) asking before installing (c) opening odd attachments (d) unknown download links
15. 15.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) restarting to update (c) modded game files (d) opening odd attachments
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) files from strangers (c) unknown download links (d) an antivirus scan
18. 18.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) checking app reviews (c) installing updates (d) opening odd attachments
19. 19.🔐 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
20. 20.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) restarting to update (c) turning off protection (d) known, trusted sites
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
22. 22.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) ignoring updates (c) restarting to update (d) the official app store
23. 23.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) modded game files (c) installing updates (d) “free” paid games
25. 25.🔐 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
26. 26.🔐 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
27. 27.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) “free” paid games (c) reading permissions (d) asking before installing
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) an antivirus scan (c) known, trusted sites (d) files from strangers
32. 32.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) reading permissions (c) an antivirus scan (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
35. 35.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) asking before installing (c) the official app store (d) “free” paid games
36. 36.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) restarting to update (c) opening odd attachments (d) modded game files
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) installing updates (c) checking app reviews (d) ignoring updates
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🔐 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

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