Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 834 · 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.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.📎 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
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) reading permissions (c) backing up your work (d) modded game files
4. 4.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) gives free coins (c) makes games faster (d) finds harmful files
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) an antivirus scan (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
7. 7.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) “free” paid games (c) the official app store (d) modded game files
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
12. 12.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) asking before installing (c) deleting unused apps (d) an antivirus scan
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) deleting unused apps (c) cracked software (d) checking app reviews
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) modded game files (c) “free” paid games (d) checking app reviews
17. 17.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
19. 19.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) modded game files (c) files from strangers (d) the official app store
21. 21.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) ignoring updates (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) known, trusted sites
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
24. 24.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) deleting unused apps (c) “free” paid games (d) files from strangers
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
28. 28.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) checking app reviews (c) backing up your work (d) the official app store
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) known, trusted sites (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) asking before installing
32. 32.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) “free” paid games (c) asking before installing (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) “free” paid games (c) backing up your work (d) opening odd attachments
39. 39.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) deleting unused apps (c) checking app reviews (d) known, trusted sites

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