Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 812 · 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) reading permissions (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) backing up your work
2. 2.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔐 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
4. 4.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
6. 6.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) installing updates (c) opening odd attachments (d) the official app store
7. 7.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) they fix security holes (d) no reason
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
10. 10.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
12. 12.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) don’t open it (b) open it (c) rename it (d) forward it
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
17. 17.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) skip it (c) share the link (d) download it
18. 18.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) installing updates (c) known, trusted sites (d) asking before installing
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) known, trusted sites (c) modded game files (d) turning off protection
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) the official app store (c) restarting to update (d) modded game files
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
24. 24.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) known, trusted sites (c) restarting to update (d) “free” paid games
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) an antivirus scan (c) installing updates (d) “free” paid games
26. 26.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) asking before installing (c) ignoring updates (d) deleting unused apps
27. 27.🔐 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
28. 28.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) restarting to update (c) ignoring updates (d) unknown download links
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) backing up your work (c) cracked software (d) checking app reviews
31. 31.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) checking app reviews (c) unknown download links (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
33. 33.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) cracked software (c) an antivirus scan (d) checking app reviews
34. 34.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) opening odd attachments (c) cracked software (d) deleting unused apps
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) gives free coins (c) makes games faster (d) finds harmful files
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
39. 39.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) modded game files (c) restarting to update (d) checking app reviews
40. 40.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True

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