Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 258 · 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) cracked software (b) checking app reviews (c) asking before installing (d) backing up your work
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) installing updates (c) turning off protection (d) cracked software
3. 3.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) unknown download links (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) cracked software
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) opening odd attachments (c) the official app store (d) backing up your work
6. 6.🧩 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
7. 7.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) the official app store
10. 10.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) “free” paid games (c) backing up your work (d) asking before installing
11. 11.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) makes games faster (c) finds harmful files (d) gives free coins
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
13. 13.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) don’t open it (c) open it (d) forward it
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) “free” paid games (c) known, trusted sites (d) unknown download links
16. 16.🔐 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
17. 17.🔐 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
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) backing up your work (c) cracked software (d) “free” paid games
19. 19.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) deleting unused apps (c) ignoring updates (d) known, trusted sites
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) cracked software (d) asking before installing
26. 26.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) checking app reviews (c) cracked software (d) deleting unused apps
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
28. 28.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) asking before installing (c) known, trusted sites (d) unknown download links
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) installing updates (c) modded game files (d) an antivirus scan
32. 32.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) restarting to update (c) reading permissions (d) turning off protection
34. 34.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) they fix security holes (d) no reason
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) modded game files (c) checking app reviews (d) unknown download links
37. 37.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔐 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
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
40. 40.🔐 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

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