Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 669 · 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: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) deleting unused apps (c) reading permissions (d) asking before installing
3. 3.🔐 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
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) “free” paid games (d) installing updates
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.📎 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
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) the official app store (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) deleting unused apps
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
12. 12.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) an update (c) a fake warning (d) a free gift
13. 13.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) skip it (c) turn off antivirus (d) share the link
14. 14.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) opening odd attachments (d) unknown download links
15. 15.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) asking before installing (c) turning off protection (d) known, trusted sites
16. 16.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) makes games faster (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files
19. 19.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
22. 22.🔐 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
23. 23.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) checking app reviews (c) the official app store (d) cracked software
27. 27.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) an antivirus scan (c) turning off protection (d) clicking pop-up ads
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) deleting unused apps (c) opening odd attachments (d) asking before installing
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) an antivirus scan (b) turning off protection (c) modded game files (d) “free” paid games
34. 34.🔐 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
35. 35.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) unknown download links (c) installing updates (d) reading permissions
36. 36.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
37. 37.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) known, trusted sites (d) cracked software
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) ignoring updates (c) unknown download links (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
40. 40.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) deleting unused apps (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) an antivirus scan

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