Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 638 · 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 safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) known, trusted sites (c) turning off protection (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) unknown download links (c) “free” paid games (d) clicking pop-up ads
3. 3.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) asking before installing (d) deleting unused apps
4. 4.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) cracked software (c) installing updates (d) “free” paid games
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
6. 6.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) an update (c) a free gift (d) a fake warning
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) asking before installing (c) cracked software (d) restarting to update
8. 8.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) turning off protection (d) checking app reviews
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
11. 11.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) modded game files (c) reading permissions (d) checking app reviews
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) cracked software (c) asking before installing (d) files from strangers
13. 13.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
14. 14.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) don’t open it (b) forward it (c) rename it (d) open it
15. 15.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) share the link (c) skip it (d) turn off antivirus
16. 16.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
19. 19.🔐 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
20. 20.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they fix security holes (c) they slow phones (d) no reason
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
23. 23.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) asking before installing (d) “free” paid games
24. 24.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔐 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
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) unknown download links (c) “free” paid games (d) ignoring updates
30. 30.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) ignoring updates (c) reading permissions (d) turning off protection
31. 31.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) turning off protection (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) backing up your work
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) an antivirus scan (c) asking before installing (d) files from strangers
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) an antivirus scan (c) turning off protection (d) reading permissions
37. 37.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) asking before installing (c) “free” paid games (d) deleting unused apps
38. 38.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) installing updates (c) unknown download links (d) asking before installing

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