Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 443 · 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) files from strangers (b) reading permissions (c) ignoring updates (d) cracked software
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) no reason (d) they fix security holes
4. 4.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) share the link (c) skip it (d) download it
5. 5.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) turning off protection (c) restarting to update (d) reading permissions
7. 7.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) ignoring updates (c) backing up your work (d) installing updates
9. 9.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) backing up your work (c) opening odd attachments (d) deleting unused apps
10. 10.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) modded game files (d) backing up your work
11. 11.🔐 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
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
14. 14.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) unknown download links (c) the official app store (d) “free” paid games
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
16. 16.🔐 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
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) checking app reviews (c) restarting to update (d) opening odd attachments
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) installing updates (d) checking app reviews
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) known, trusted sites (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) cracked software
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
22. 22.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) opening odd attachments (c) turning off protection (d) installing updates
23. 23.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔐 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
26. 26.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) asking before installing (c) turning off protection (d) an antivirus scan
28. 28.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) forward it (c) don’t open it (d) rename it
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) the official app store (c) turning off protection (d) clicking pop-up ads
30. 30.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) cracked software (c) files from strangers (d) “free” paid games
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
36. 36.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) opening odd attachments (c) known, trusted sites (d) modded game files
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
40. 40.🔐 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

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