Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 609 · 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: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) ignoring updates (c) the official app store (d) opening odd attachments
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) modded game files (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) installing updates
8. 8.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
10. 10.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they fix security holes (c) they add ads (d) no reason
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) turning off protection (c) the official app store (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) ignoring updates (c) checking app reviews (d) modded game files
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) asking before installing (c) the official app store (d) installing updates
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
21. 21.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) gives free coins (c) finds harmful files (d) makes games faster
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) asking before installing (c) deleting unused apps (d) backing up your work
24. 24.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) asking before installing (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) cracked software
25. 25.🔐 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
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) modded game files (c) “free” paid games (d) clicking pop-up ads
27. 27.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) “free” paid games (c) ignoring updates (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
29. 29.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) ignoring updates (c) turning off protection (d) installing updates
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) checking app reviews (c) turning off protection (d) restarting to update
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) restarting to update (c) known, trusted sites (d) modded game files
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
34. 34.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) the official app store (c) backing up your work (d) ignoring updates
36. 36.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) checking app reviews (c) known, trusted sites (d) cracked software
39. 39.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit

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