Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 946 · 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: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) an antivirus scan (c) the official app store (d) installing updates
4. 4.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a free gift (c) an update (d) a fake warning
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
9. 9.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) turning off protection (c) cracked software (d) the official app store
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) cracked software (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) unknown download links
15. 15.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) installing updates (c) files from strangers (d) asking before installing
17. 17.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) deleting unused apps (d) reading permissions
18. 18.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) unknown download links (c) installing updates (d) known, trusted sites
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) cracked software (c) checking app reviews (d) restarting to update
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) deleting unused apps (c) “free” paid games (d) checking app reviews
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) restarting to update (c) unknown download links (d) reading permissions
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) opening odd attachments (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) “free” paid games
24. 24.🔐 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
25. 25.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they add ads (c) no reason (d) they slow phones
27. 27.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) modded game files (c) reading permissions (d) cracked software
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) checking app reviews (c) files from strangers (d) “free” paid games
29. 29.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) unknown download links (c) deleting unused apps (d) files from strangers
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) known, trusted sites (d) checking app reviews
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) asking before installing (c) restarting to update (d) turning off protection
33. 33.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) makes games faster (c) gives free coins (d) finds harmful files
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) the official app store (c) turning off protection (d) unknown download links
37. 37.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) turning off protection (c) restarting to update (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) modded game files (c) ignoring updates (d) known, trusted sites
40. 40.🔐 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

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