Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 934 · 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) an antivirus scan (b) files from strangers (c) reading permissions (d) the official app store
2. 2.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) known, trusted sites (c) ignoring updates (d) the official app store
6. 6.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) reading permissions (c) cracked software (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) checking app reviews (c) ignoring updates (d) restarting to update
9. 9.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) modded game files
10. 10.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a fake warning (c) an update (d) a free gift
11. 11.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
12. 12.📎 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
13. 13.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) hides your name (c) gives free coins (d) makes games faster
14. 14.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) ignoring updates (c) “free” paid games (d) cracked software
15. 15.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) skip it (c) download it (d) share the link
16. 16.🔐 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
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) files from strangers (c) cracked software (d) checking app reviews
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) asking before installing (d) an antivirus scan
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) checking app reviews (c) installing updates (d) unknown download links
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) asking before installing (c) reading permissions (d) opening odd attachments
22. 22.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) backing up your work (c) turning off protection (d) checking app reviews
25. 25.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
29. 29.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) deleting unused apps (d) asking before installing
32. 32.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) “free” paid games (c) restarting to update (d) an antivirus scan
33. 33.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) unknown download links (d) known, trusted sites
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
36. 36.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they fix security holes (c) no reason (d) they slow phones
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) restarting to update (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) ignoring updates

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