Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 292 · 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 camera app asks for the camera. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
2. 2.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
5. 5.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) asking before installing (c) deleting unused apps (d) backing up your work
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
8. 8.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) cracked software (c) installing updates (d) turning off protection
9. 9.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) cracked software (c) deleting unused apps (d) installing updates
10. 10.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a fake warning (c) a real scan (d) a free gift
11. 11.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) gives free coins (c) makes games faster (d) finds harmful files
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) don’t open it (c) rename it (d) forward it
14. 14.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) asking before installing (c) ignoring updates (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
16. 16.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) ignoring updates (c) reading permissions (d) “free” paid games
17. 17.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) opening odd attachments (c) files from strangers (d) reading permissions
20. 20.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) no reason (c) they fix security holes (d) they slow phones
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
22. 22.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) download it (c) share the link (d) skip it
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) modded game files (c) ignoring updates (d) opening odd attachments
25. 25.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
27. 27.🔐 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
28. 28.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) opening odd attachments (c) cracked software (d) unknown download links
30. 30.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
32. 32.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) reading permissions (c) deleting unused apps (d) unknown download links
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) “free” paid games (c) opening odd attachments (d) cracked software
34. 34.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) “free” paid games (c) restarting to update (d) reading permissions
37. 37.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) files from strangers (c) ignoring updates (d) checking app reviews
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) modded game files (c) known, trusted sites (d) unknown download links
40. 40.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True

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