Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 463 · 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) ignoring updates (b) cracked software (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) reading permissions
2. 2.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) reading permissions (c) deleting unused apps (d) clicking pop-up ads
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
4. 4.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
5. 5.🔐 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
6. 6.🎮 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
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
9. 9.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) forward it (c) open it (d) don’t open it
10. 10.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) opening odd attachments (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) known, trusted sites
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) cracked software (d) checking app reviews
12. 12.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
13. 13.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) asking before installing (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) files from strangers
15. 15.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
17. 17.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) reading permissions (c) backing up your work (d) deleting unused apps
20. 20.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) turning off protection (c) cracked software (d) backing up your work
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) deleting unused apps (c) known, trusted sites (d) reading permissions
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) cracked software (d) installing updates
24. 24.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
26. 26.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a free gift (c) a real scan (d) a fake warning
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) asking before installing (c) unknown download links (d) the official app store
30. 30.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) finds harmful files (c) makes games faster (d) gives free coins
31. 31.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
32. 32.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) no reason (c) they add ads (d) they slow phones
33. 33.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) deleting unused apps (c) ignoring updates (d) “free” paid games
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) restarting to update (c) cracked software (d) “free” paid games
36. 36.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) checking app reviews (c) asking before installing (d) files from strangers
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) known, trusted sites (c) opening odd attachments (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) known, trusted sites (c) “free” paid games (d) an antivirus scan
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) opening odd attachments (d) an antivirus scan
40. 40.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) modded game files (c) files from strangers (d) ignoring updates

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