Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 859 · 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.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they add ads (c) they slow phones (d) they fix security holes
2. 2.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) backing up your work (c) opening odd attachments (d) an antivirus scan
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) deleting unused apps (c) backing up your work (d) “free” paid games
6. 6.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) cracked software (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) deleting unused apps
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) reading permissions (c) restarting to update (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
10. 10.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) share the link (c) skip it (d) turn off antivirus
11. 11.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) files from strangers (c) “free” paid games (d) modded game files
13. 13.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a fake warning (c) a free gift (d) an update
15. 15.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) don’t open it (c) forward it (d) open it
16. 16.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) asking before installing (c) installing updates (d) files from strangers
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
23. 23.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) the official app store (c) ignoring updates (d) unknown download links
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) files from strangers (c) turning off protection (d) asking before installing
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) an antivirus scan (c) turning off protection (d) “free” paid games
27. 27.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) hides your name (c) gives free coins (d) finds harmful files
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) backing up your work (c) ignoring updates (d) clicking pop-up ads
29. 29.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) asking before installing (c) turning off protection (d) an antivirus scan
32. 32.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) “free” paid games (c) reading permissions (d) modded game files
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) checking app reviews (c) installing updates (d) “free” paid games
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) checking app reviews (c) known, trusted sites (d) clicking pop-up ads
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
38. 38.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) “free” paid games (c) deleting unused apps (d) turning off protection
40. 40.🔐 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

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