Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 330 · 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.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) unknown download links (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) modded game files
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
5. 5.🔐 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
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
9. 9.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) the official app store (c) opening odd attachments (d) known, trusted sites
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they fix security holes (c) they add ads (d) no reason
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) ignoring updates (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) restarting to update
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) the official app store (c) “free” paid games (d) restarting to update
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) reading permissions (c) the official app store (d) unknown download links
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
19. 19.🔐 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
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
21. 21.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) cracked software (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) asking before installing
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) files from strangers (c) an antivirus scan (d) “free” paid games
24. 24.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) a real scan (c) a fake warning (d) an update
25. 25.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) unknown download links (c) files from strangers (d) an antivirus scan
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) installing updates (d) asking before installing
32. 32.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) unknown download links (c) backing up your work (d) known, trusted sites
33. 33.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) don’t open it (b) open it (c) rename it (d) forward it
34. 34.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) skip it (c) turn off antivirus (d) download it
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
38. 38.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) “free” paid games (c) reading permissions (d) installing updates
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) ignoring updates (c) cracked software (d) “free” paid games
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) turning off protection (c) ignoring updates (d) restarting to update

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