Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 635 · 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 sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
2. 2.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
4. 4.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) cracked software (c) opening odd attachments (d) backing up your work
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) deleting unused apps (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) installing updates
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) ignoring updates (c) an antivirus scan (d) installing updates
7. 7.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) checking app reviews (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) turning off protection
8. 8.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) an update (c) a fake warning (d) a free gift
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
10. 10.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) modded game files (c) deleting unused apps (d) asking before installing
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) installing updates (d) an antivirus scan
13. 13.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) makes games faster (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files
14. 14.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) turning off protection (c) backing up your work (d) deleting unused apps
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) modded game files (c) backing up your work (d) opening odd attachments
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) cracked software (c) “free” paid games (d) clicking pop-up ads
18. 18.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
19. 19.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
20. 20.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) cracked software (c) modded game files (d) files from strangers
22. 22.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
25. 25.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
27. 27.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) opening odd attachments (c) checking app reviews (d) the official app store
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) don’t open it (c) open it (d) rename it
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) an antivirus scan (c) files from strangers (d) “free” paid games
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) restarting to update (c) the official app store (d) turning off protection
34. 34.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) skip it (c) share the link (d) download it
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
36. 36.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) cracked software (c) deleting unused apps (d) an antivirus scan
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) restarting to update (c) an antivirus scan (d) “free” paid games
38. 38.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True

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