Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 136 · 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) reading permissions (b) known, trusted sites (c) cracked software (d) the official app store
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
3. 3.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) installing updates (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) the official app store
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
5. 5.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) turning off protection (c) “free” paid games (d) an antivirus scan
7. 7.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) hides your name (c) gives free coins (d) finds harmful files
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
9. 9.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
11. 11.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) “free” paid games (c) ignoring updates (d) unknown download links
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.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
21. 21.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) turning off protection (c) installing updates (d) clicking pop-up ads
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) checking app reviews (c) the official app store (d) turning off protection
23. 23.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) turn off antivirus (c) skip it (d) share the link
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) restarting to update (c) installing updates (d) unknown download links
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) known, trusted sites (c) an antivirus scan (d) ignoring updates
26. 26.🔐 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
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) modded game files (c) an antivirus scan (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
28. 28.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) restarting to update (c) ignoring updates (d) backing up your work
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) the official app store (c) files from strangers (d) clicking pop-up ads
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
38. 38.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) modded game files (c) installing updates (d) backing up your work

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