Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 863 · 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.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) makes games faster (c) gives free coins (d) finds harmful files
2. 2.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) modded game files (c) files from strangers (d) turning off protection
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
5. 5.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) asking before installing (c) restarting to update (d) checking app reviews
6. 6.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) known, trusted sites (c) checking app reviews (d) clicking pop-up ads
7. 7.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
9. 9.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) deleting unused apps (d) opening odd attachments
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) turning off protection (c) reading permissions (d) files from strangers
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) don’t open it (c) forward it (d) rename it
16. 16.🔐 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
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
18. 18.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) modded game files (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) the official app store
21. 21.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) turning off protection (c) ignoring updates (d) “free” paid games
22. 22.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) checking app reviews (c) unknown download links (d) backing up your work
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) share the link (c) turn off antivirus (d) skip it
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) unknown download links (c) ignoring updates (d) modded game files
26. 26.🔐 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
27. 27.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) no reason (c) they slow phones (d) they fix security holes
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) cracked software (c) installing updates (d) checking app reviews
32. 32.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
34. 34.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) known, trusted sites (c) restarting to update (d) the official app store
35. 35.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
37. 37.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A map app asks for your location. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) files from strangers (c) ignoring updates (d) unknown download links
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
40. 40.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False

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