Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 575 · 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 of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) “free” paid games (c) modded game files (d) installing updates
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) unknown download links (c) backing up your work (d) turning off protection
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) an antivirus scan (c) known, trusted sites (d) clicking pop-up ads
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) reading permissions (c) backing up your work (d) deleting unused apps
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) modded game files (c) files from strangers (d) asking before installing
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
13. 13.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) modded game files (c) restarting to update (d) clicking pop-up ads
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
17. 17.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
19. 19.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) files from strangers (c) restarting to update (d) known, trusted sites
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) asking before installing (c) deleting unused apps (d) files from strangers
22. 22.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) backing up your work (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) the official app store
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) modded game files (d) checking app reviews
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) the official app store
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
34. 34.🔐 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
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) checking app reviews (c) ignoring updates (d) installing updates
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) installing updates (c) files from strangers (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
37. 37.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) hides your name (c) gives free coins (d) makes games faster
38. 38.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) modded game files (c) the official app store (d) turning off protection

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