Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 837 · 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.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
3. 3.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) known, trusted sites (c) the official app store (d) an antivirus scan
5. 5.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) a fake warning (c) a real scan (d) an update
6. 6.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) ignoring updates (c) reading permissions (d) files from strangers
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) known, trusted sites (c) checking app reviews (d) files from strangers
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) ignoring updates (d) backing up your work
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) skip it (c) download it (d) share the link
16. 16.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
19. 19.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) reading permissions (c) an antivirus scan (d) asking before installing
20. 20.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) an antivirus scan (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) backing up your work
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
22. 22.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) hides your name (c) gives free coins (d) makes games faster
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) the official app store (b) modded game files (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) opening odd attachments
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) modded game files (d) ignoring updates
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) modded game files (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) installing updates
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) asking before installing (d) turning off protection
28. 28.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) backing up your work (c) checking app reviews (d) deleting unused apps
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) ignoring updates (c) “free” paid games (d) opening odd attachments
31. 31.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) restarting to update (c) modded game files (d) cracked software
33. 33.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) files from strangers (c) the official app store (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) restarting to update (c) ignoring updates (d) deleting unused apps
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
37. 37.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) unknown download links (c) deleting unused apps (d) cracked software
40. 40.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they add ads (c) they fix security holes (d) no reason

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