Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 210 · 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 of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) “free” paid games (c) known, trusted sites (d) backing up your work
2. 2.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) reading permissions (d) deleting unused apps
3. 3.🔐 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
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) cracked software (c) opening odd attachments (d) deleting unused apps
5. 5.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) gives free coins (c) finds harmful files (d) makes games faster
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.🔐 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
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) asking before installing (c) files from strangers (d) deleting unused apps
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) known, trusted sites (c) modded game files (d) opening odd attachments
15. 15.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) the official app store (d) reading permissions
18. 18.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) turning off protection (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
19. 19.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) restarting to update (c) installing updates (d) clicking pop-up ads
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
21. 21.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) unknown download links (c) checking app reviews (d) asking before installing
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) reading permissions (c) deleting unused apps (d) restarting to update
23. 23.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) turning off protection (c) reading permissions (d) the official app store
24. 24.🔐 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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) the official app store (c) an antivirus scan (d) backing up your work
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) known, trusted sites (c) files from strangers (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) reading permissions (c) “free” paid games (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🧩 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
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
38. 38.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) turn off antivirus (c) skip it (d) download it
39. 39.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) asking before installing (c) deleting unused apps (d) ignoring updates

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