Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 281 · 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 music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) the official app store (c) turning off protection (d) restarting to update
4. 4.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) makes games faster (c) gives free coins (d) finds harmful files
5. 5.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) files from strangers (c) backing up your work (d) reading permissions
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they add ads (c) no reason (d) they slow phones
12. 12.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
13. 13.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) modded game files (c) files from strangers (d) restarting to update
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) unknown download links (d) opening odd attachments
16. 16.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) checking app reviews (c) modded game files (d) clicking pop-up ads
17. 17.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a real scan (c) a fake warning (d) a free gift
19. 19.🔐 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
20. 20.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) ignoring updates (c) opening odd attachments (d) the official app store
21. 21.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.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
23. 23.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) reading permissions (c) checking app reviews (d) restarting to update
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) cracked software (d) turning off protection
27. 27.🔐 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
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
29. 29.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) an antivirus scan (c) opening odd attachments (d) unknown download links
32. 32.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
36. 36.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) the official app store (c) modded game files (d) asking before installing
38. 38.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) deleting unused apps (c) checking app reviews (d) clicking pop-up ads
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) reading permissions (c) “free” paid games (d) files from strangers
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit

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