Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 601 · 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: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) known, trusted sites (c) checking app reviews (d) files from strangers
3. 3.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) backing up your work (c) turning off protection (d) “free” paid games
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) restarting to update (c) asking before installing (d) cracked software
5. 5.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) no reason (c) they fix security holes (d) they slow phones
6. 6.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) restarting to update (c) checking app reviews (d) an antivirus scan
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) known, trusted sites (c) checking app reviews (d) deleting unused apps
11. 11.🔐 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
12. 12.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
14. 14.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) restarting to update (c) backing up your work (d) modded game files
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) “free” paid games (c) files from strangers (d) clicking pop-up ads
16. 16.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a real scan (c) a fake warning (d) a free gift
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) ignoring updates (c) unknown download links (d) installing updates
18. 18.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) ignoring updates (c) installing updates (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
19. 19.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) unknown download links (c) the official app store (d) backing up your work
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
23. 23.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🔐 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
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
26. 26.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) asking before installing (c) opening odd attachments (d) turning off protection
28. 28.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) the official app store (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) backing up your work
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) finds harmful files (c) makes games faster (d) hides your name
31. 31.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) checking app reviews
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) deleting unused apps (c) turning off protection (d) unknown download links
38. 38.🔐 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
39. 39.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔐 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

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