Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 987 · 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 is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) cracked software (c) asking before installing (d) opening odd attachments
2. 2.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
4. 4.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) checking app reviews (c) cracked software (d) clicking pop-up ads
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) known, trusted sites (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) restarting to update
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) checking app reviews (c) deleting unused apps (d) reading permissions
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) the official app store (b) turning off protection (c) opening odd attachments (d) “free” paid games
9. 9.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
12. 12.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) deleting unused apps (c) asking before installing (d) cracked software
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
14. 14.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) hides your name (c) gives free coins (d) finds harmful files
15. 15.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) ignoring updates (c) restarting to update (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a fake warning (c) a free gift (d) a real scan
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) known, trusted sites (d) files from strangers
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) turning off protection (c) installing updates (d) an antivirus scan
22. 22.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
25. 25.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) skip it (c) download it (d) turn off antivirus
26. 26.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) backing up your work (c) files from strangers (d) known, trusted sites
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) don’t open it (b) open it (c) forward it (d) rename it
36. 36.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) known, trusted sites (c) ignoring updates (d) deleting unused apps
37. 37.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) installing updates (d) unknown download links
38. 38.🔐 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
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
40. 40.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) modded game files (c) deleting unused apps (d) unknown download links

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