Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 185 · 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) installing updates (b) deleting unused apps (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) asking before installing
2. 2.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) no reason (c) they add ads (d) they fix security holes
4. 4.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
8. 8.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) gives free coins (c) makes games faster (d) hides your name
9. 9.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) a real scan (c) a fake warning (d) an update
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) opening odd attachments (c) known, trusted sites (d) ignoring updates
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
13. 13.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
14. 14.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) reading permissions (c) cracked software (d) turning off protection
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
16. 16.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) “free” paid games (d) backing up your work
17. 17.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) asking before installing (c) restarting to update (d) files from strangers
18. 18.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) files from strangers (d) an antivirus scan
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.🔐 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
23. 23.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) don’t open it (b) forward it (c) open it (d) rename it
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
26. 26.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) reading permissions (c) “free” paid games (d) installing updates
28. 28.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
29. 29.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) installing updates (d) clicking pop-up ads
30. 30.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) deleting unused apps (c) ignoring updates (d) asking before installing
31. 31.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) opening odd attachments (d) files from strangers
33. 33.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) modded game files (c) opening odd attachments (d) clicking pop-up ads
35. 35.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) “free” paid games (c) an antivirus scan (d) clicking pop-up ads
36. 36.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A map app asks for your location. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
37. 37.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
39. 39.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) known, trusted sites (c) the official app store (d) “speed booster” pop-ups

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