Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 713 · 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.🔐 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
2. 2.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) don’t open it (c) rename it (d) open it
3. 3.🔐 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
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) asking before installing (c) checking app reviews (d) files from strangers
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) checking app reviews (c) asking before installing (d) turning off protection
6. 6.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) no reason (d) they fix security holes
7. 7.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
8. 8.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) turn off antivirus (c) share the link (d) download it
9. 9.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) ignoring updates (c) “free” paid games (d) installing updates
10. 10.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
12. 12.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) the official app store (d) backing up your work
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
14. 14.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) unknown download links (c) cracked software (d) an antivirus scan
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
17. 17.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
21. 21.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) reading permissions (c) cracked software (d) installing updates
23. 23.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a real scan (c) a free gift (d) a fake warning
24. 24.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) finds harmful files (c) makes games faster (d) gives free coins
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) ignoring updates (d) opening odd attachments
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) installing updates (c) ignoring updates (d) known, trusted sites
30. 30.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) asking before installing (c) unknown download links (d) files from strangers
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) asking before installing (c) deleting unused apps (d) checking app reviews
33. 33.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) unknown download links (c) the official app store (d) checking app reviews
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) “free” paid games (c) asking before installing (d) backing up your work
37. 37.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) files from strangers (c) ignoring updates (d) checking app reviews
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) “free” paid games (c) opening odd attachments (d) backing up your work
39. 39.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True

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