Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 938 · 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: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) an antivirus scan (c) the official app store (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
3. 3.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) checking app reviews (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) turning off protection
5. 5.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) deleting unused apps (c) installing updates (d) opening odd attachments
6. 6.🔐 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
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) turning off protection (c) restarting to update (d) an antivirus scan
9. 9.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) cracked software (c) known, trusted sites (d) turning off protection
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they fix security holes (c) no reason (d) they add ads
12. 12.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) an antivirus scan (c) files from strangers (d) reading permissions
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a free gift (c) a real scan (d) a fake warning
17. 17.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) an antivirus scan (c) checking app reviews (d) known, trusted sites
18. 18.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔐 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
20. 20.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) makes games faster (c) finds harmful files (d) hides your name
23. 23.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) restarting to update (c) opening odd attachments (d) modded game files
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) opening odd attachments (c) files from strangers (d) asking before installing
25. 25.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) rename it (c) forward it (d) don’t open it
26. 26.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) backing up your work (c) ignoring updates (d) restarting to update
27. 27.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) installing updates (d) “free” paid games
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) “free” paid games (c) known, trusted sites (d) modded game files
32. 32.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) the official app store (c) “free” paid games (d) checking app reviews
33. 33.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) asking before installing (c) cracked software (d) modded game files
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
35. 35.🎮 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
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
37. 37.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) “free” paid games (c) modded game files (d) files from strangers
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) files from strangers (c) turning off protection (d) deleting unused apps
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) an antivirus scan (c) known, trusted sites (d) installing updates
40. 40.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False

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