Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 274 · 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) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) the official app store (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) “free” paid games
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
5. 5.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a fake warning (c) a free gift (d) an update
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) “free” paid games (c) reading permissions (d) clicking pop-up ads
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) ignoring updates (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) files from strangers
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) installing updates (c) the official app store (d) turning off protection
9. 9.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) unknown download links (c) “free” paid games (d) clicking pop-up ads
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (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) makes sense (b) a warning sign
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) gives free coins (c) makes games faster (d) finds harmful files
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) asking before installing (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) the official app store
17. 17.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) known, trusted sites (c) checking app reviews (d) clicking pop-up ads
18. 18.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) share the link (c) skip it (d) download it
19. 19.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) unknown download links (c) backing up your work (d) checking app reviews
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) no reason (d) they fix security holes
23. 23.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) files from strangers (c) known, trusted sites (d) “free” paid games
24. 24.🔐 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
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
26. 26.🔐 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
27. 27.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) asking before installing (c) opening odd attachments (d) “free” paid games
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
32. 32.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) restarting to update (c) an antivirus scan (d) ignoring updates
35. 35.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) known, trusted sites (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) installing updates
38. 38.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) asking before installing (c) “free” paid games (d) deleting unused apps
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) known, trusted sites (c) an antivirus scan (d) turning off protection
40. 40.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False

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