Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 832 · 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) reading permissions (b) cracked software (c) backing up your work (d) restarting to update
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
3. 3.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) backing up your work (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) checking app reviews
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) deleting unused apps (c) ignoring updates (d) asking before installing
5. 5.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) rename it (c) open it (d) don’t open it
6. 6.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) files from strangers (c) “free” paid games (d) the official app store
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
9. 9.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a free gift (c) an update (d) a fake warning
14. 14.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) installing updates (c) checking app reviews (d) backing up your work
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) an antivirus scan (c) ignoring updates (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
18. 18.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔐 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
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 wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
23. 23.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) ignoring updates (c) opening odd attachments (d) modded game files
24. 24.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) “free” paid games (c) installing updates (d) unknown download links
27. 27.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) the official app store (c) unknown download links (d) reading permissions
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.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) no reason (c) they add ads (d) they slow phones
32. 32.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) installing updates (c) turning off protection (d) “free” paid games
33. 33.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) “free” paid games (c) reading permissions (d) files from strangers
34. 34.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) hides your name (c) gives free coins (d) finds harmful files
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
38. 38.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) an antivirus scan (c) asking before installing (d) “free” paid games

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