Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 414 · 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 video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) files from strangers (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) an antivirus scan
4. 4.🎮 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
5. 5.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) known, trusted sites (c) asking before installing (d) cracked software
6. 6.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) asking before installing (c) installing updates (d) “free” paid games
9. 9.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) known, trusted sites (c) asking before installing (d) clicking pop-up ads
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
14. 14.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) asking before installing (c) “free” paid games (d) turning off protection
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
16. 16.🔐 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
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) checking app reviews (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) ignoring updates
18. 18.📎 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
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) asking before installing (c) checking app reviews (d) opening odd attachments
21. 21.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) finds harmful files (c) makes games faster (d) hides your name
22. 22.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a fake warning (c) an update (d) a free gift
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
24. 24.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
29. 29.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) deleting unused apps (c) asking before installing (d) backing up your work
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) modded game files (c) an antivirus scan (d) checking app reviews
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) checking app reviews (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) the official app store
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) known, trusted sites (c) modded game files (d) files from strangers
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) modded game files (c) backing up your work (d) “free” paid games
34. 34.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) unknown download links (c) ignoring updates (d) “free” paid games
36. 36.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) asking before installing (c) modded game files (d) the official app store
38. 38.🔐 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
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
40. 40.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False

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