Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 903 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) an antivirus scan (c) “free” paid games (d) opening odd attachments
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they add ads (c) no reason (d) they fix security holes
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) asking before installing (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) reading permissions
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
7. 7.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) the official app store (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) installing updates
9. 9.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) gives free coins (c) finds harmful files (d) makes games faster
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) deleting unused apps (c) backing up your work (d) checking app reviews
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) checking app reviews (c) “free” paid games (d) installing updates
14. 14.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) rename it (c) don’t open it (d) open it
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) checking app reviews (c) cracked software (d) known, trusted sites
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) checking app reviews (c) files from strangers (d) known, trusted sites
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.🔐 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
25. 25.🎮 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
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) turning off protection (c) ignoring updates (d) an antivirus scan
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) turning off protection
30. 30.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) deleting unused apps (c) the official app store (d) an antivirus scan
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
34. 34.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) a real scan (c) a free gift (d) an update
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) asking before installing (c) deleting unused apps (d) an antivirus scan
37. 37.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) backing up your work (c) turning off protection (d) clicking pop-up ads
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
40. 40.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False

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