Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 992 · 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) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) turning off protection (c) unknown download links (d) asking before installing
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) ignoring updates (c) installing updates (d) “free” paid games
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) ignoring updates (c) cracked software (d) reading permissions
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) deleting unused apps (c) files from strangers (d) installing updates
5. 5.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) opening odd attachments (c) cracked software (d) the official app store
8. 8.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they add ads (c) no reason (d) they slow phones
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) reading permissions (c) modded game files (d) ignoring updates
12. 12.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
14. 14.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a real scan (c) a fake warning (d) a free gift
15. 15.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) don’t open it (c) forward it (d) open it
16. 16.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
18. 18.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) modded game files (c) opening odd attachments (d) “free” paid games
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) unknown download links (d) ignoring updates
22. 22.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) skip it (c) share the link (d) download it
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) files from strangers (c) unknown download links (d) restarting to update
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) known, trusted sites (c) opening odd attachments (d) asking before installing
25. 25.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) installing updates (d) asking before installing
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) asking before installing (c) the official app store (d) opening odd attachments
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
35. 35.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) the official app store (c) known, trusted sites (d) modded game files
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) checking app reviews (c) modded game files (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
37. 37.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit

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