Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 910 · 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.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) don’t open it (b) open it (c) forward it (d) rename it
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) restarting to update (c) an antivirus scan (d) clicking pop-up ads
7. 7.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) opening odd attachments (c) unknown download links (d) the official app store
8. 8.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) files from strangers (c) opening odd attachments (d) asking before installing
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) cracked software (c) restarting to update (d) known, trusted sites
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) “free” paid games (c) installing updates (d) modded game files
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
15. 15.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) download it (c) share the link (d) skip it
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) cracked software (c) “free” paid games (d) ignoring updates
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
19. 19.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) checking app reviews (c) “free” paid games (d) turning off protection
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) asking before installing (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) cracked software
21. 21.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they fix security holes (c) they slow phones (d) no reason
22. 22.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) “free” paid games (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) backing up your work
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) unknown download links (c) cracked software (d) deleting unused apps
26. 26.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) “free” paid games (c) files from strangers (d) checking app reviews
28. 28.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) installing updates (c) turning off protection (d) reading permissions
29. 29.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) installing updates (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) an antivirus scan
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) backing up your work (c) restarting to update (d) the official app store
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) an update (c) a free gift (d) a fake warning
35. 35.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) makes games faster (c) gives free coins (d) hides your name
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) modded game files (c) reading permissions (d) opening odd attachments
38. 38.🔐 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
39. 39.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) files from strangers (c) installing updates (d) clicking pop-up ads

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