Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 663 · 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.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
7. 7.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) backing up your work (c) the official app store (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) modded game files (b) installing updates (c) backing up your work (d) asking before installing
13. 13.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they fix security holes (c) no reason (d) they add ads
14. 14.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) modded game files (c) cracked software (d) checking app reviews
15. 15.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a fake warning (c) a free gift (d) a real scan
16. 16.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) asking before installing (d) cracked software
18. 18.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) turn off antivirus (c) share the link (d) skip it
22. 22.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) the official app store (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) ignoring updates (d) “free” paid games
23. 23.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) installing updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) “free” paid games (d) clicking pop-up ads
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) turning off protection (c) backing up your work (d) opening odd attachments
27. 27.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) the official app store (c) installing updates (d) files from strangers
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) turning off protection (b) asking before installing (c) unknown download links (d) “free” paid games
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) unknown download links (c) an antivirus scan (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) ignoring updates (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) the official app store
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) backing up your work (c) known, trusted sites (d) clicking pop-up ads
35. 35.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) finds harmful files (c) gives free coins (d) hides your name
36. 36.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) reading permissions (c) checking app reviews (d) backing up your work

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