Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 452 · 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: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
2. 2.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) “free” paid games (c) unknown download links (d) modded game files
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
7. 7.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) an update (c) a fake warning (d) a free gift
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) asking before installing (c) the official app store (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
9. 9.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) backing up your work (c) files from strangers (d) checking app reviews
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
11. 11.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) no reason (d) they fix security holes
12. 12.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) opening odd attachments (c) restarting to update (d) checking app reviews
13. 13.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
15. 15.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) the official app store (c) checking app reviews (d) turning off protection
16. 16.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) skip it (c) share the link (d) download it
18. 18.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) don’t open it (b) forward it (c) open it (d) rename it
19. 19.🔐 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
20. 20.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) deleting unused apps (c) restarting to update (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
22. 22.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) the official app store (c) known, trusted sites (d) ignoring updates
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.🔐 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
25. 25.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) unknown download links (c) restarting to update (d) cracked software
27. 27.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) unknown download links (c) modded game files (d) opening odd attachments
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) gives free coins (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
33. 33.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔐 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
35. 35.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) checking app reviews (c) backing up your work (d) “free” paid games
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) the official app store (c) “free” paid games (d) files from strangers

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