Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 610 · 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.🔐 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
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.🔐 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
4. 4.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
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.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
7. 7.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) no reason (c) they slow phones (d) they add ads
8. 8.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) open it (c) don’t open it (d) forward it
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) installing updates (c) the official app store (d) backing up your work
10. 10.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) asking before installing (c) files from strangers (d) unknown download links
11. 11.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) turn off antivirus (c) share the link (d) skip it
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) a fake warning (c) an update (d) a real scan
14. 14.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) installing updates (b) turning off protection (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) “free” paid games
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) unknown download links (d) opening odd attachments
17. 17.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) modded game files (c) turning off protection (d) unknown download links
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) deleting unused apps (c) “free” paid games (d) installing updates
22. 22.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) backing up your work (c) deleting unused apps (d) unknown download links
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
24. 24.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.🔐 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
26. 26.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) finds harmful files (c) gives free coins (d) hides your name
28. 28.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) deleting unused apps (c) ignoring updates (d) turning off protection
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) checking app reviews (c) installing updates (d) opening odd attachments
32. 32.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
36. 36.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) opening odd attachments (c) the official app store (d) clicking pop-up ads
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) ignoring updates (c) opening odd attachments (d) known, trusted sites
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit

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