Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 161 · 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 music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
2. 2.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) makes games faster (c) finds harmful files (d) gives free coins
3. 3.🔐 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
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) “free” paid games (d) files from strangers
6. 6.🔐 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
7. 7.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
10. 10.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) “free” paid games (c) opening odd attachments (d) ignoring updates
11. 11.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a free gift (c) an update (d) a fake warning
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) the official app store (c) opening odd attachments (d) turning off protection
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) turning off protection (c) deleting unused apps (d) opening odd attachments
16. 16.🔐 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
17. 17.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) known, trusted sites (c) cracked software (d) asking before installing
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
20. 20.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they fix security holes (c) they slow phones (d) they add ads
21. 21.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔐 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
23. 23.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
26. 26.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) restarting to update (c) installing updates (d) “free” paid games
27. 27.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
29. 29.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) checking app reviews (c) asking before installing (d) clicking pop-up ads
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) ignoring updates (d) clicking pop-up ads
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.🎮 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
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) backing up your work (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) unknown download links
37. 37.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) rename it (c) forward it (d) don’t open it
38. 38.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) unknown download links (c) checking app reviews (d) an antivirus scan
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) installing updates (c) checking app reviews (d) files from strangers
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) checking app reviews (c) “free” paid games (d) unknown download links

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