Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 796 · 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) asking before installing (b) known, trusted sites (c) files from strangers (d) the official app store
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
3. 3.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) checking app reviews (d) known, trusted sites
7. 7.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) asking before installing (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) an antivirus scan (c) restarting to update (d) reading permissions
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) unknown download links (c) backing up your work (d) opening odd attachments
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) deleting unused apps (c) files from strangers (d) backing up your work
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) the official app store (c) deleting unused apps (d) cracked software
16. 16.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) deleting unused apps (d) checking app reviews
18. 18.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
22. 22.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
24. 24.🧩 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
25. 25.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
26. 26.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔐 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
28. 28.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) restarting to update (c) known, trusted sites (d) turning off protection
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) modded game files (c) “free” paid games (d) reading permissions
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) “free” paid games (c) ignoring updates (d) checking app reviews
34. 34.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) no reason (c) they fix security holes (d) they add ads
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) turning off protection (c) checking app reviews (d) “free” paid games
37. 37.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) unknown download links (c) deleting unused apps (d) opening odd attachments
38. 38.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) hides your name (c) gives free coins (d) finds harmful files
39. 39.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) unknown download links (c) files from strangers (d) cracked software

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