Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 256 · 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 simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
2. 2.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) open it (c) don’t open it (d) rename it
3. 3.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
5. 5.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) cracked software (c) unknown download links (d) the official app store
7. 7.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) an antivirus scan (c) opening odd attachments (d) backing up your work
9. 9.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
11. 11.🔐 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
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) asking before installing (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) opening odd attachments
16. 16.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) turning off protection (d) installing updates
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) ignoring updates (c) restarting to update (d) files from strangers
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) ignoring updates (c) backing up your work (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) installing updates (c) “free” paid games (d) the official app store
21. 21.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔐 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
23. 23.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) gives free coins (c) makes games faster (d) finds harmful files
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) checking app reviews (c) ignoring updates (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) modded game files (c) reading permissions (d) ignoring updates
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) turning off protection (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) asking before installing
27. 27.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) known, trusted sites (c) checking app reviews (d) modded game files
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) reading permissions (c) files from strangers (d) turning off protection
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
39. 39.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) asking before installing (c) “free” paid games (d) deleting unused apps
40. 40.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) asking before installing (c) installing updates (d) reading permissions

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