Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 583 · 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 risky download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) known, trusted sites (c) backing up your work (d) asking before installing
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) installing updates (c) reading permissions (d) asking before installing
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
5. 5.🔐 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
6. 6.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) an antivirus scan (c) “free” paid games (d) unknown download links
7. 7.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) checking app reviews (c) backing up your work (d) known, trusted sites
11. 11.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) known, trusted sites (c) “free” paid games (d) backing up your work
14. 14.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
15. 15.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔐 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
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) backing up your work (c) asking before installing (d) clicking pop-up ads
19. 19.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) share the link (c) download it (d) turn off antivirus
20. 20.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) unknown download links (c) known, trusted sites (d) “free” paid games
22. 22.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
23. 23.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) rename it (c) don’t open it (d) forward it
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) gives free coins (c) finds harmful files (d) makes games faster
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) checking app reviews (c) installing updates (d) cracked software
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) installing updates (d) “free” paid games
29. 29.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.🔐 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
32. 32.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) no reason (c) they fix security holes (d) they add ads
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) ignoring updates (c) files from strangers (d) asking before installing
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) files from strangers (c) backing up your work (d) the official app store
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) unknown download links (c) ignoring updates (d) deleting unused apps
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit

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