Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

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

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