Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 19 · 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 drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
2. 2.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) ignoring updates (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) backing up your work
3. 3.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) reading permissions (c) checking app reviews (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
4. 4.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) forward it (c) don’t open it (d) rename it
5. 5.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) turn off antivirus (c) share the link (d) skip it
6. 6.🔐 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
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) checking app reviews (c) backing up your work (d) cracked software
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) cracked software (c) “free” paid games (d) installing updates
11. 11.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) cracked software (c) known, trusted sites (d) modded game files
13. 13.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) files from strangers (c) an antivirus scan (d) backing up your work
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) gives free coins (c) makes games faster (d) hides your name
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) modded game files (b) asking before installing (c) checking app reviews (d) an antivirus scan
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
22. 22.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) a free gift (c) a real scan (d) an update
24. 24.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) cracked software (b) the official app store (c) deleting unused apps (d) restarting to update
26. 26.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) backing up your work (c) “free” paid games (d) the official app store
27. 27.🔐 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
28. 28.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) asking before installing (c) opening odd attachments (d) known, trusted sites
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) asking before installing (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) reading permissions
30. 30.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) deleting unused apps (c) unknown download links (d) ignoring updates
31. 31.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
34. 34.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.🔐 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
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) backing up your work (d) “free” paid games
40. 40.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) installing updates (c) reading permissions (d) clicking pop-up ads

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