Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 882 · 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.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) backing up your work (c) checking app reviews (d) deleting unused apps
2. 2.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔐 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
4. 4.📎 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
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
6. 6.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) files from strangers (c) opening odd attachments (d) asking before installing
7. 7.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) modded game files (c) asking before installing (d) opening odd attachments
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) reading permissions (c) asking before installing (d) opening odd attachments
12. 12.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) turn off antivirus (c) download it (d) skip it
14. 14.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) no reason (c) they slow phones (d) they add ads
15. 15.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) “free” paid games (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) files from strangers
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) known, trusted sites (c) restarting to update (d) unknown download links
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) turning off protection (c) installing updates (d) reading permissions
23. 23.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
26. 26.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) hides your name (c) makes games faster (d) finds harmful files
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) “free” paid games (c) files from strangers (d) opening odd attachments
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
29. 29.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) an update (c) a free gift (d) a real scan
30. 30.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) deleting unused apps (c) unknown download links (d) checking app reviews
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) turning off protection (d) opening odd attachments
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) “free” paid games (c) an antivirus scan (d) unknown download links
34. 34.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) deleting unused apps (c) asking before installing (d) reading permissions
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) an antivirus scan (c) modded game files (d) asking before installing
37. 37.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) “free” paid games (d) files from strangers
38. 38.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) restarting to update (c) known, trusted sites (d) backing up your work
40. 40.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) files from strangers (c) “free” paid games (d) checking app reviews

Free cyber safety lessons, practice and worksheets at talentjr.in/cyber-safety-for-kids