Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 600 · 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: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) modded game files (c) opening odd attachments (d) asking before installing
3. 3.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) share the link (c) skip it (d) download it
4. 4.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) ignoring updates (c) files from strangers (d) clicking pop-up ads
9. 9.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) restarting to update (c) cracked software (d) deleting unused apps
10. 10.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they slow phones (c) no reason (d) they add ads
11. 11.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) gives free coins (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) ignoring updates (c) the official app store (d) cracked software
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) restarting to update (c) modded game files (d) asking before installing
15. 15.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) checking app reviews (c) the official app store (d) opening odd attachments
16. 16.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) restarting to update (c) backing up your work (d) checking app reviews
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
24. 24.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) restarting to update (c) backing up your work (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) the official app store (c) opening odd attachments (d) ignoring updates
27. 27.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
28. 28.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) backing up your work (d) “free” paid games
29. 29.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
32. 32.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) modded game files (c) opening odd attachments (d) known, trusted sites
35. 35.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) modded game files (c) opening odd attachments (d) reading permissions
37. 37.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) opening odd attachments (c) asking before installing (d) “free” paid games
38. 38.🔐 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
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) an antivirus scan (c) cracked software (d) backing up your work
40. 40.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False

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