Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 920 · 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) ignoring updates (b) asking before installing (c) reading permissions (d) backing up your work
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) restarting to update (d) the official app store
4. 4.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) opening odd attachments (c) modded game files (d) deleting unused apps
5. 5.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
7. 7.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) an update (c) a fake warning (d) a free gift
8. 8.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
12. 12.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) gives free coins (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files
14. 14.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) turning off protection (c) files from strangers (d) the official app store
16. 16.🎮 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
17. 17.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) restarting to update (c) an antivirus scan (d) deleting unused apps
18. 18.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
19. 19.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) modded game files (c) cracked software (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) unknown download links (c) turning off protection (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) unknown download links (c) cracked software (d) an antivirus scan
23. 23.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) the official app store (c) an antivirus scan (d) asking before installing
25. 25.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) rename it (c) open it (d) don’t open it
26. 26.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
28. 28.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.🔐 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
32. 32.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) opening odd attachments (c) reading permissions (d) asking before installing
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) modded game files (c) asking before installing (d) “free” paid games
34. 34.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) “free” paid games (c) checking app reviews (d) backing up your work
40. 40.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False

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