Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 599 · 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: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) restarting to update (c) asking before installing (d) an antivirus scan
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) cracked software (c) modded game files (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) backing up your work (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
13. 13.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) known, trusted sites (c) checking app reviews (d) turning off protection
14. 14.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) rename it (c) don’t open it (d) open it
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
16. 16.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they add ads (c) no reason (d) they slow phones
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) the official app store (c) backing up your work (d) restarting to update
18. 18.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) asking before installing (c) checking app reviews (d) clicking pop-up ads
20. 20.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) checking app reviews (c) backing up your work (d) unknown download links
21. 21.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) an antivirus scan (d) opening odd attachments
23. 23.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) hides your name (c) gives free coins (d) makes games faster
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) backing up your work (c) the official app store (d) “free” paid games
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) known, trusted sites (c) ignoring updates (d) deleting unused apps
31. 31.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) the official app store (c) turning off protection (d) an antivirus scan
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) files from strangers (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
34. 34.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a free gift (c) an update (d) a fake warning
35. 35.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) opening odd attachments (c) asking before installing (d) “free” paid games
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) cracked software (c) opening odd attachments (d) clicking pop-up ads

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