Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 319 · 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 map app asks for your location. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
2. 2.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) the official app store (c) opening odd attachments (d) clicking pop-up ads
3. 3.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) no reason (c) they slow phones (d) they add ads
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
6. 6.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) unknown download links (c) files from strangers (d) cracked software
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
10. 10.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) opening odd attachments (c) turning off protection (d) asking before installing
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
13. 13.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) turn off antivirus (c) share the link (d) download it
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
18. 18.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) an update (c) a fake warning (d) a real scan
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
21. 21.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) finds harmful files (c) gives free coins (d) makes games faster
22. 22.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) modded game files (c) reading permissions (d) clicking pop-up ads
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
24. 24.🔐 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
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) “free” paid games (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) installing updates
26. 26.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) the official app store (c) unknown download links (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
28. 28.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
34. 34.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) opening odd attachments (c) cracked software (d) an antivirus scan
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) modded game files (c) the official app store (d) installing updates
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) known, trusted sites (c) unknown download links (d) restarting to update
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) the official app store (c) backing up your work (d) asking before installing
40. 40.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) backing up your work (d) clicking pop-up ads

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