Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 764 · 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: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they fix security holes (c) they add ads (d) they slow phones
3. 3.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) reading permissions (c) asking before installing (d) the official app store
5. 5.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) asking before installing (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) cracked software
6. 6.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) hides your name (c) finds harmful files (d) makes games faster
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) modded game files (c) “free” paid games (d) turning off protection
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) checking app reviews (c) installing updates (d) restarting to update
9. 9.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
12. 12.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) don’t open it (c) forward it (d) open it
13. 13.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) ignoring updates (c) unknown download links (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
14. 14.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) opening odd attachments (c) turning off protection (d) installing updates
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
17. 17.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
19. 19.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) turn off antivirus (c) skip it (d) download it
20. 20.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) backing up your work (c) known, trusted sites (d) restarting to update
23. 23.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.🔐 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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) files from strangers (c) deleting unused apps (d) installing updates
26. 26.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) an update (c) a real scan (d) a free gift
30. 30.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) checking app reviews (c) unknown download links (d) “free” paid games
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) deleting unused apps (c) ignoring updates (d) “free” paid games
32. 32.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) deleting unused apps (c) the official app store (d) modded game files
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) cracked software (c) asking before installing (d) clicking pop-up ads
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) installing updates (c) files from strangers (d) cracked software
36. 36.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) asking before installing (d) restarting to update
38. 38.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) the official app store (c) installing updates (d) files from strangers
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit

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