Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 942 · 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: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) the official app store (c) deleting unused apps (d) files from strangers
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) modded game files (c) cracked software (d) reading permissions
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
6. 6.🎮 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
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) cracked software (d) installing updates
10. 10.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) an antivirus scan (c) restarting to update (d) clicking pop-up ads
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) unknown download links (c) opening odd attachments (d) modded game files
14. 14.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) don’t open it (c) rename it (d) open it
16. 16.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) checking app reviews (c) unknown download links (d) backing up your work
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) asking before installing (c) turning off protection (d) cracked software
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
19. 19.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) ignoring updates (c) opening odd attachments (d) restarting to update
20. 20.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) deleting unused apps (c) turning off protection (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
22. 22.🔐 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
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) modded game files (c) installing updates (d) the official app store
24. 24.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) hides your name (c) finds harmful files (d) gives free coins
26. 26.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
28. 28.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) installing updates (c) “free” paid games (d) known, trusted sites
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
32. 32.🧩 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
33. 33.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) no reason (c) they add ads (d) they slow phones
34. 34.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) the official app store (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) asking before installing
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) “free” paid games (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) clicking pop-up ads
39. 39.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit

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