Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 317 · 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) clicking pop-up ads (b) cracked software (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) reading permissions
2. 2.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) turning off protection (d) an antivirus scan
3. 3.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) modded game files (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) clicking pop-up ads
5. 5.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) the official app store (b) unknown download links (c) turning off protection (d) “free” paid games
6. 6.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) asking before installing (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) installing updates
8. 8.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) backing up your work (c) installing updates (d) reading permissions
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) restarting to update (c) known, trusted sites (d) ignoring updates
11. 11.🔐 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
12. 12.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) known, trusted sites
14. 14.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) installing updates (c) ignoring updates (d) known, trusted sites
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) files from strangers (c) cracked software (d) checking app reviews
17. 17.🔐 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
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
23. 23.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) share the link (c) skip it (d) turn off antivirus
24. 24.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) opening odd attachments (c) deleting unused apps (d) asking before installing
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
28. 28.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) turning off protection (c) backing up your work (d) “free” paid games
29. 29.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) open it (c) don’t open it (d) rename it
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) turning off protection (c) opening odd attachments (d) unknown download links
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) reading permissions (d) asking before installing
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) modded game files (c) known, trusted sites (d) reading permissions
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
34. 34.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
36. 36.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) installing updates (c) an antivirus scan (d) restarting to update
37. 37.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they add ads (c) no reason (d) they slow phones
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) turning off protection (c) restarting to update (d) ignoring updates
40. 40.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False

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