Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 817 · 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 safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) unknown download links (d) reading permissions
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) “free” paid games (c) restarting to update (d) known, trusted sites
5. 5.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) an update (c) a real scan (d) a fake warning
6. 6.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) opening odd attachments (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) ignoring updates
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) ignoring updates (c) installing updates (d) clicking pop-up ads
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) checking app reviews (c) deleting unused apps (d) unknown download links
13. 13.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) files from strangers (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) restarting to update
14. 14.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) modded game files (c) the official app store (d) ignoring updates
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
16. 16.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they add ads (c) no reason (d) they slow phones
17. 17.🔐 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
18. 18.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) modded game files (b) checking app reviews (c) asking before installing (d) known, trusted sites
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) deleting unused apps (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) restarting to update
24. 24.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.🔐 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
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) “free” paid games (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) known, trusted sites
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) installing updates (c) deleting unused apps (d) opening odd attachments
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
31. 31.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) skip it (c) download it (d) turn off antivirus
32. 32.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) finds harmful files (c) hides your name (d) gives free coins
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
34. 34.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) the official app store (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) reading permissions
37. 37.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) open it (c) rename it (d) don’t open it
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) checking app reviews (c) files from strangers (d) clicking pop-up ads
40. 40.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True

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