Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 773 · 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: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) ignoring updates (d) restarting to update
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
4. 4.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) deleting unused apps (c) opening odd attachments (d) modded game files
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A map app asks for your location. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
7. 7.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) share the link (c) skip it (d) turn off antivirus
11. 11.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they fix security holes (c) they slow phones (d) no reason
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) opening odd attachments (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) ignoring updates
13. 13.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
15. 15.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) modded game files (c) asking before installing (d) reading permissions
16. 16.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) the official app store (c) unknown download links (d) “free” paid games
17. 17.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) makes games faster (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) restarting to update (d) checking app reviews
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) checking app reviews (c) “free” paid games (d) clicking pop-up ads
22. 22.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
24. 24.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) modded game files (c) turning off protection (d) backing up your work
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) checking app reviews (c) deleting unused apps (d) clicking pop-up ads
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) deleting unused apps (c) restarting to update (d) “free” paid games
31. 31.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
34. 34.🔐 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
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) turning off protection (c) the official app store (d) checking app reviews
37. 37.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) cracked software (d) clicking pop-up ads
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) an antivirus scan (d) “free” paid games
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) ignoring updates (c) known, trusted sites (d) clicking pop-up ads

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