Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 912 · 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: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) cracked software (c) installing updates (d) the official app store
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) forward it (c) don’t open it (d) open it
6. 6.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) turning off protection (c) the official app store (d) files from strangers
7. 7.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) checking app reviews (c) turning off protection (d) reading permissions
8. 8.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) known, trusted sites (d) “free” paid games
14. 14.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) a free gift (c) a real scan (d) an update
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
19. 19.🔐 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
20. 20.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) modded game files (b) restarting to update (c) backing up your work (d) deleting unused apps
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) deleting unused apps (c) asking before installing (d) installing updates
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
23. 23.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) finds harmful files (c) gives free coins (d) hides your name
24. 24.🔐 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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) files from strangers (c) the official app store (d) opening odd attachments
26. 26.🔐 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
27. 27.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) an antivirus scan (c) ignoring updates (d) “free” paid games
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
30. 30.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) no reason (c) they fix security holes (d) they slow phones
32. 32.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) asking before installing (c) deleting unused apps (d) files from strangers
33. 33.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) “free” paid games (c) turning off protection (d) reading permissions
34. 34.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) installing updates (d) known, trusted sites
38. 38.🎮 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
39. 39.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) backing up your work (c) restarting to update (d) clicking pop-up ads
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) installing updates (c) opening odd attachments (d) “speed booster” pop-ups

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