Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 761 · 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: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) cracked software (c) reading permissions (d) files from strangers
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) modded game files (c) asking before installing (d) known, trusted sites
4. 4.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) checking app reviews (c) restarting to update (d) “free” paid games
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.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) they fix security holes (d) no reason
11. 11.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) known, trusted sites (c) unknown download links (d) installing updates
12. 12.🧩 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
13. 13.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
15. 15.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) share the link (c) turn off antivirus (d) skip it
17. 17.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) backing up your work (d) installing updates
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) backing up your work (c) unknown download links (d) ignoring updates
21. 21.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) checking app reviews (c) deleting unused apps (d) turning off protection
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) ignoring updates (c) cracked software (d) files from strangers
23. 23.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
24. 24.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) unknown download links (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) files from strangers
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) files from strangers (c) unknown download links (d) turning off protection
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) cracked software (c) files from strangers (d) restarting to update
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) cracked software (c) checking app reviews (d) restarting to update
29. 29.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) checking app reviews (c) opening odd attachments (d) the official app store
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) ignoring updates (c) installing updates (d) backing up your work
32. 32.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) installing updates (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
33. 33.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) installing updates (c) cracked software (d) asking before installing
34. 34.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
38. 38.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) backing up your work (c) the official app store (d) clicking pop-up ads
39. 39.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) makes games faster (c) finds harmful files (d) gives free coins

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