Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 96 · 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.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) modded game files (c) asking before installing (d) clicking pop-up ads
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) the official app store (c) reading permissions (d) cracked software
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) open it (c) forward it (d) don’t open it
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.🔐 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
7. 7.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
10. 10.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) restarting to update (c) unknown download links (d) the official app store
13. 13.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
14. 14.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) an update (c) a fake warning (d) a free gift
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) an antivirus scan (d) files from strangers
17. 17.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) asking before installing (c) deleting unused apps (d) cracked software
20. 20.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) files from strangers (c) backing up your work (d) unknown download links
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) reading permissions (c) the official app store (d) “free” paid games
22. 22.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) backing up your work (c) files from strangers (d) checking app reviews
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) known, trusted sites (c) restarting to update (d) reading permissions
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) deleting unused apps (d) “free” paid games
26. 26.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) deleting unused apps (c) turning off protection (d) backing up your work
28. 28.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they fix security holes (c) they add ads (d) they slow phones
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) installing updates (c) “free” paid games (d) files from strangers
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) modded game files (c) the official app store (d) cracked software
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) restarting to update (d) known, trusted sites
36. 36.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
38. 38.🔐 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
39. 39.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) gives free coins (c) finds harmful files (d) makes games faster

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