Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 266 · 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) opening odd attachments (b) files from strangers (c) backing up your work (d) modded game files
2. 2.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.🔐 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
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) cracked software (d) deleting unused apps
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) “free” paid games (c) cracked software (d) an antivirus scan
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) ignoring updates (c) cracked software (d) known, trusted sites
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) reading permissions (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) asking before installing
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
10. 10.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.🔐 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
12. 12.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a free gift (c) a real scan (d) a fake warning
13. 13.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
15. 15.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) hides your name (c) gives free coins (d) finds harmful files
16. 16.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
18. 18.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) asking before installing (d) files from strangers
19. 19.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
20. 20.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
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.🔐 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
24. 24.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) no reason (c) they slow phones (d) they fix security holes
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
27. 27.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) checking app reviews (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) an antivirus scan
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) unknown download links (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) “free” paid games
31. 31.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) download it (c) turn off antivirus (d) skip it
32. 32.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
35. 35.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) an antivirus scan (c) cracked software (d) the official app store
37. 37.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) reading permissions (c) turning off protection (d) checking app reviews
38. 38.🔐 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
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit

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