Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 86 · 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: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) deleting unused apps (c) cracked software (d) asking before installing
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) cracked software (c) the official app store (d) reading permissions
5. 5.🔐 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
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) files from strangers (c) deleting unused apps (d) opening odd attachments
7. 7.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) finds harmful files (c) hides your name (d) gives free coins
8. 8.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) backing up your work (c) “free” paid games (d) restarting to update
11. 11.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they fix security holes (c) they add ads (d) no reason
12. 12.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) an antivirus scan (c) backing up your work (d) asking before installing
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) files from strangers (c) backing up your work (d) reading permissions
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) turning off protection (c) unknown download links (d) installing updates
19. 19.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) turn off antivirus (c) skip it (d) share the link
20. 20.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) opening odd attachments (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) an antivirus scan
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
22. 22.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) reading permissions (c) backing up your work (d) deleting unused apps
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) “free” paid games (c) unknown download links (d) reading permissions
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) “free” paid games (c) asking before installing (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
27. 27.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
28. 28.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) a real scan (c) an update (d) a fake warning
30. 30.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔐 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
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
34. 34.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) the official app store (d) cracked software
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) backing up your work (c) restarting to update (d) clicking pop-up ads
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) known, trusted sites (c) modded game files (d) unknown download links
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
40. 40.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) restarting to update (d) turning off protection

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