Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 79 · 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.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
2. 2.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) opening odd attachments (d) ignoring updates
3. 3.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) checking app reviews (c) installing updates (d) unknown download links
4. 4.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) download it (c) skip it (d) share the link
5. 5.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) installing updates (d) modded game files
8. 8.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they fix security holes (c) they slow phones (d) they add ads
9. 9.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) the official app store (c) files from strangers (d) deleting unused apps
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
11. 11.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
12. 12.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) makes games faster (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files
14. 14.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) modded game files (c) known, trusted sites (d) unknown download links
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) backing up your work (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) “free” paid games
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) the official app store (c) installing updates (d) ignoring updates
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) files from strangers (c) turning off protection (d) “free” paid games
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a free gift (c) a real scan (d) a fake warning
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
21. 21.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) asking before installing (d) “free” paid games
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
23. 23.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) turning off protection (c) cracked software (d) backing up your work
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) turning off protection (c) known, trusted sites (d) backing up your work
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) asking before installing (d) an antivirus scan
30. 30.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) asking before installing (c) backing up your work (d) ignoring updates
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) “free” paid games (d) checking app reviews
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) installing updates (c) asking before installing (d) “free” paid games
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) turning off protection (c) “free” paid games (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
34. 34.True or false: “the official app store” 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) a warning sign (b) makes sense
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) an antivirus scan (c) “free” paid games (d) turning off protection
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) an antivirus scan (c) turning off protection (d) ignoring updates
40. 40.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) the official app store (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) modded game files (d) unknown download links

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