Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 270 · 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.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.🔐 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
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) files from strangers (d) restarting to update
5. 5.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) the official app store (c) cracked software (d) checking app reviews
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
8. 8.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) download it (c) skip it (d) share the link
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) restarting to update (c) an antivirus scan (d) backing up your work
10. 10.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) opening odd attachments (c) the official app store (d) ignoring updates
11. 11.🔐 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
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) reading permissions (c) backing up your work (d) installing updates
16. 16.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) an antivirus scan (c) installing updates (d) the official app store
17. 17.🔐 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
18. 18.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) asking before installing (c) ignoring updates (d) turning off protection
19. 19.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
21. 21.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) ignoring updates (c) unknown download links (d) checking app reviews
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) asking before installing (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) cracked software
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) the official app store (c) installing updates (d) an antivirus scan
25. 25.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔐 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
27. 27.🔐 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
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) “free” paid games (c) an antivirus scan (d) installing updates
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) unknown download links (c) cracked software (d) files from strangers
30. 30.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) hides your name (c) gives free coins (d) finds harmful files
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) opening odd attachments (c) files from strangers (d) restarting to update
32. 32.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
33. 33.🧩 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
34. 34.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) installing updates (b) turning off protection (c) ignoring updates (d) opening odd attachments
35. 35.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) opening odd attachments (c) deleting unused apps (d) restarting to update
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) reading permissions (d) files from strangers
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) files from strangers (c) an antivirus scan (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit

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