Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 80 · 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) installing updates (b) known, trusted sites (c) reading permissions (d) clicking pop-up ads
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) files from strangers (c) checking app reviews (d) the official app store
3. 3.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) cracked software (c) ignoring updates (d) asking before installing
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
9. 9.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
10. 10.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) ignoring updates (c) checking app reviews (d) an antivirus scan
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) ignoring updates (c) turning off protection (d) checking app reviews
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) checking app reviews (c) an antivirus scan (d) “free” paid games
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) files from strangers (c) ignoring updates (d) an antivirus scan
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
16. 16.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) cracked software (c) installing updates (d) unknown download links
20. 20.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
23. 23.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) asking before installing (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) backing up your work
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
25. 25.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) makes games faster (c) hides your name (d) gives free coins
26. 26.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔐 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
28. 28.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) installing updates (c) opening odd attachments (d) turning off protection
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a fake warning (c) a free gift (d) an update
31. 31.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) no reason (c) they add ads (d) they fix security holes
34. 34.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) don’t open it (c) forward it (d) rename it
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
36. 36.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) turn off antivirus (c) share the link (d) skip it
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
38. 38.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) cracked software (c) restarting to update (d) the official app store

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