Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 199 · 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.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) skip it (c) turn off antivirus (d) download it
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) cracked software (c) turning off protection (d) checking app reviews
6. 6.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) files from strangers (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) opening odd attachments
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) “free” paid games (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) cracked software
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
9. 9.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) hides your name (c) finds harmful files (d) makes games faster
10. 10.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a fake warning (c) an update (d) a free gift
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) asking before installing (c) installing updates (d) cracked software
16. 16.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) ignoring updates (c) backing up your work (d) clicking pop-up ads
18. 18.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) backing up your work (c) checking app reviews (d) clicking pop-up ads
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) files from strangers (c) modded game files (d) opening odd attachments
20. 20.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) don’t open it (b) open it (c) forward it (d) rename it
21. 21.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) opening odd attachments (c) unknown download links (d) cracked software
22. 22.🔐 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
23. 23.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) modded game files (b) backing up your work (c) checking app reviews (d) the official app store
24. 24.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) checking app reviews (d) “free” paid games
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) checking app reviews (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) deleting unused apps
31. 31.🔐 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
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
34. 34.🔐 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
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
40. 40.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False

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