Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 936 · 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: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) deleting unused apps (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) backing up your work
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) checking app reviews
5. 5.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) the official app store (c) unknown download links (d) ignoring updates
8. 8.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) deleting unused apps (c) installing updates (d) the official app store
11. 11.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) reading permissions (d) turning off protection
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) unknown download links (d) an antivirus scan
17. 17.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) ignoring updates (c) an antivirus scan (d) backing up your work
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) reading permissions (c) asking before installing (d) backing up your work
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) turning off protection (c) unknown download links (d) reading permissions
20. 20.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) deleting unused apps (c) reading permissions (d) the official app store
21. 21.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) turn off antivirus (c) share the link (d) skip it
22. 22.🔐 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
23. 23.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) unknown download links (c) an antivirus scan (d) asking before installing
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) installing updates (b) ignoring updates (c) opening odd attachments (d) “free” paid games
26. 26.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) finds harmful files (c) hides your name (d) gives free coins
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) asking before installing (c) cracked software (d) reading permissions
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) checking app reviews (c) turning off protection (d) clicking pop-up ads
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) known, trusted sites (c) reading permissions (d) turning off protection
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) “free” paid games (c) an antivirus scan (d) opening odd attachments
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) the official app store (b) “free” paid games (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) unknown download links
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit

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