Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

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

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