Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 939 · 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: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a fake warning (c) a real scan (d) a free gift
4. 4.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) “free” paid games (c) cracked software (d) backing up your work
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
6. 6.🔐 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
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) an antivirus scan (d) the official app store
9. 9.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) checking app reviews (c) asking before installing (d) restarting to update
10. 10.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) restarting to update (c) modded game files (d) opening odd attachments
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
13. 13.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) makes games faster (c) gives free coins (d) hides your name
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
16. 16.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) the official app store (c) unknown download links (d) files from strangers
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) backing up your work (c) ignoring updates (d) installing updates
18. 18.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they fix security holes (c) they slow phones (d) no reason
19. 19.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) open it (c) don’t open it (d) rename it
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) “free” paid games (c) cracked software (d) unknown download links
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) checking app reviews (c) turning off protection (d) the official app store
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) asking before installing (c) “free” paid games (d) clicking pop-up ads
27. 27.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) backing up your work (c) files from strangers (d) known, trusted sites
29. 29.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) the official app store (c) backing up your work (d) an antivirus scan
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
34. 34.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) “free” paid games (c) opening odd attachments (d) an antivirus scan
35. 35.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
37. 37.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
38. 38.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) download it (c) turn off antivirus (d) skip it
39. 39.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False

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