Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 734 · 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 risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) unknown download links (c) reading permissions (d) known, trusted sites
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) known, trusted sites (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) turning off protection
3. 3.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) makes games faster (c) gives free coins (d) hides your name
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) known, trusted sites (c) asking before installing (d) backing up your work
6. 6.🔐 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
7. 7.🧩 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
8. 8.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they slow phones (c) they add ads (d) they fix security holes
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) turning off protection (c) files from strangers (d) backing up your work
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
13. 13.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) an antivirus scan (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) files from strangers
16. 16.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) reading permissions (c) modded game files (d) checking app reviews
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) opening odd attachments (c) “free” paid games (d) ignoring updates
18. 18.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) forward it (c) don’t open it (d) open it
20. 20.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) unknown download links (c) opening odd attachments (d) asking before installing
21. 21.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔐 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
23. 23.🎮 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
24. 24.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
27. 27.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) turning off protection (c) asking before installing (d) “free” paid games
30. 30.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
32. 32.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) backing up your work (c) ignoring updates (d) checking app reviews
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) an antivirus scan (c) modded game files (d) installing updates
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) the official app store (d) an antivirus scan
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) files from strangers (c) checking app reviews (d) asking before installing
39. 39.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) restarting to update (c) turning off protection (d) an antivirus scan
40. 40.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False

Free cyber safety lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/cyber-safety-for-kids