Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 632 · 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) files from strangers (b) an antivirus scan (c) “free” paid games (d) modded game files
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) restarting to update (c) files from strangers (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
4. 4.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) restarting to update (c) “free” paid games (d) reading permissions
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) makes games faster (c) finds harmful files (d) gives free coins
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
10. 10.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
11. 11.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) “free” paid games (c) deleting unused apps (d) unknown download links
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
16. 16.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a fake warning (c) a free gift (d) an update
17. 17.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) checking app reviews (c) turning off protection (d) clicking pop-up ads
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
21. 21.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) checking app reviews (c) asking before installing (d) the official app store
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) ignoring updates (c) backing up your work (d) unknown download links
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) ignoring updates (c) reading permissions (d) turning off protection
26. 26.🔐 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
27. 27.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) asking before installing (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) modded game files
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) an antivirus scan (c) files from strangers (d) restarting to update
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) “free” paid games (d) the official app store
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) reading permissions (c) asking before installing (d) an antivirus scan
35. 35.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) reading permissions (c) checking app reviews (d) backing up your work
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) modded game files (d) deleting unused apps
39. 39.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit

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