Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 357 · 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 calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
2. 2.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
4. 4.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a real scan (c) a free gift (d) a fake warning
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) turning off protection (d) the official app store
7. 7.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they add ads (c) they fix security holes (d) they slow phones
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) the official app store (c) deleting unused apps (d) opening odd attachments
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) turn off antivirus (c) skip it (d) download it
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) installing updates (c) turning off protection (d) deleting unused apps
12. 12.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) ignoring updates (c) an antivirus scan (d) known, trusted sites
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
15. 15.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) restarting to update (c) the official app store (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
16. 16.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🔐 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
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) files from strangers (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) unknown download links
19. 19.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) hides your name (c) makes games faster (d) gives free coins
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) files from strangers (c) known, trusted sites (d) clicking pop-up ads
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) files from strangers (c) the official app store (d) checking app reviews
24. 24.📎 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
25. 25.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔐 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
27. 27.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) modded game files (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) turning off protection
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) an antivirus scan (c) deleting unused apps (d) asking before installing
30. 30.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) unknown download links (c) the official app store (d) modded game files
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) ignoring updates (c) cracked software (d) opening odd attachments
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) cracked software (c) opening odd attachments (d) an antivirus scan
35. 35.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) turning off protection (c) files from strangers (d) checking app reviews
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) the official app store (c) unknown download links (d) checking app reviews
40. 40.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False

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