Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 729 · 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) a warning sign (b) makes sense
2. 2.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) installing updates (c) opening odd attachments (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) backing up your work (c) asking before installing (d) ignoring updates
5. 5.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) modded game files (c) files from strangers (d) opening odd attachments
6. 6.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) finds harmful files (c) hides your name (d) makes games faster
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) skip it (c) share the link (d) turn off antivirus
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
12. 12.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) cracked software (c) asking before installing (d) installing updates
14. 14.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) ignoring updates (d) “free” paid games
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
17. 17.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) backing up your work (c) cracked software (d) asking before installing
18. 18.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) known, trusted sites (c) the official app store (d) asking before installing
19. 19.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) unknown download links (d) files from strangers
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they add ads (c) they fix security holes (d) no reason
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
23. 23.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) a real scan (c) an update (d) a fake warning
24. 24.🔐 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
25. 25.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) cracked software (c) files from strangers (d) ignoring updates
27. 27.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) the official app store (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) asking before installing
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) asking before installing (c) backing up your work (d) turning off protection
32. 32.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) reading permissions (c) checking app reviews (d) clicking pop-up ads
34. 34.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) the official app store (b) ignoring updates (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) opening odd attachments
39. 39.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit

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