Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 630 · 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 of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) asking before installing (c) modded game files (d) checking app reviews
2. 2.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) modded game files (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) files from strangers
5. 5.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) deleting unused apps (c) turning off protection (d) modded game files
6. 6.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) asking before installing (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) files from strangers
7. 7.📎 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
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (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) reading permissions (b) checking app reviews (c) asking before installing (d) ignoring updates
12. 12.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) cracked software (b) restarting to update (c) installing updates (d) backing up your work
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) restarting to update (c) checking app reviews (d) known, trusted sites
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) installing updates (c) files from strangers (d) turning off protection
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) checking app reviews (c) known, trusted sites (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) cracked software (c) asking before installing (d) known, trusted sites
18. 18.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) an antivirus scan (c) backing up your work (d) the official app store
19. 19.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a fake warning (c) a free gift (d) an update
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) skip it (c) turn off antivirus (d) download it
22. 22.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) backing up your work (c) opening odd attachments (d) “free” paid games
23. 23.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔐 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
27. 27.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) an antivirus scan (c) cracked software (d) turning off protection
28. 28.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) unknown download links (c) “free” paid games (d) the official app store
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
34. 34.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) gives free coins (c) hides your name (d) makes games faster
37. 37.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
40. 40.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False

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