Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 998 · 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.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
2. 2.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) cracked software (c) reading permissions (d) clicking pop-up ads
3. 3.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) unknown download links (c) ignoring updates (d) asking before installing
4. 4.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) gives free coins (c) finds harmful files (d) makes games faster
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
6. 6.🔐 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
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) restarting to update (c) deleting unused apps (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
9. 9.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) cracked software (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) the official app store
10. 10.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they slow phones (c) they add ads (d) they fix security holes
11. 11.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) turning off protection (d) deleting unused apps
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
15. 15.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) installing updates (b) ignoring updates (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) turning off protection
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) installing updates (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) reading permissions
17. 17.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) forward it (c) open it (d) don’t open it
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
19. 19.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) an antivirus scan (c) opening odd attachments (d) checking app reviews
20. 20.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) download it (c) turn off antivirus (d) share the link
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) unknown download links (c) “free” paid games (d) backing up your work
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) deleting unused apps (c) checking app reviews (d) asking before installing
24. 24.🔐 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
25. 25.🧩 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
26. 26.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
29. 29.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) backing up your work (c) an antivirus scan (d) checking app reviews
30. 30.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) backing up your work (c) asking before installing (d) checking app reviews
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) cracked software (c) installing updates (d) ignoring updates
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) files from strangers (c) restarting to update (d) installing updates
35. 35.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) asking before installing (c) an antivirus scan (d) installing updates
38. 38.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A map app asks for your location. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit

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