Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 623 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) restarting to update (c) deleting unused apps (d) known, trusted sites
2. 2.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
5. 5.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) a fake warning (c) an update (d) a real scan
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) opening odd attachments (c) known, trusted sites (d) an antivirus scan
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) asking before installing (c) deleting unused apps (d) modded game files
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) unknown download links (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) files from strangers
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) the official app store (c) “free” paid games (d) opening odd attachments
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) backing up your work (c) “free” paid games (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
15. 15.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) “free” paid games (c) ignoring updates (d) cracked software
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) deleting unused apps (d) reading permissions
18. 18.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
21. 21.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
23. 23.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) makes games faster (c) finds harmful files (d) gives free coins
25. 25.🔐 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
26. 26.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) don’t open it (c) forward it (d) open it
27. 27.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) no reason (c) they fix security holes (d) they add ads
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) skip it (c) download it (d) share the link
30. 30.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) turning off protection (c) checking app reviews (d) restarting to update
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) restarting to update (c) files from strangers (d) installing updates
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) asking before installing (c) checking app reviews (d) an antivirus scan
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
37. 37.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) backing up your work (c) unknown download links (d) restarting to update
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) restarting to update
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.🔐 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

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