Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 648 · 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 calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
2. 2.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a fake warning (c) an update (d) a free gift
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
5. 5.🔐 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
6. 6.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
8. 8.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) hides your name (c) finds harmful files (d) gives free coins
9. 9.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
10. 10.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) restarting to update (c) checking app reviews (d) installing updates
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) an antivirus scan (c) files from strangers (d) turning off protection
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
13. 13.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) the official app store (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) installing updates
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) asking before installing (c) deleting unused apps (d) clicking pop-up ads
17. 17.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
21. 21.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
23. 23.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.🎮 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
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) an antivirus scan (c) backing up your work (d) checking app reviews
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) unknown download links (c) the official app store (d) known, trusted sites
29. 29.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) unknown download links (c) reading permissions (d) the official app store
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) restarting to update (c) the official app store (d) checking app reviews
33. 33.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) the official app store (b) ignoring updates (c) files from strangers (d) opening odd attachments
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) “free” paid games (c) cracked software (d) checking app reviews
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
36. 36.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) files from strangers (c) deleting unused apps (d) opening odd attachments
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
38. 38.🔐 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
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) backing up your work (c) the official app store (d) files from strangers
40. 40.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they fix security holes (c) no reason (d) they add ads

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