Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 650 · 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 music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) checking app reviews (c) backing up your work (d) ignoring updates
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
4. 4.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) asking before installing (c) unknown download links (d) clicking pop-up ads
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
6. 6.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) gives free coins (c) makes games faster (d) hides your name
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) backing up your work (b) modded game files (c) deleting unused apps (d) asking before installing
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) cracked software (c) modded game files (d) an antivirus scan
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
17. 17.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) restarting to update (c) known, trusted sites (d) “free” paid games
20. 20.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) no reason (c) they add ads (d) they slow phones
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
24. 24.🔐 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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) modded game files (c) ignoring updates (d) checking app reviews
26. 26.🧩 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
27. 27.📎 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
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) asking before installing (d) opening odd attachments
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
32. 32.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) the official app store (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) restarting to update
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
38. 38.🔐 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
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) the official app store (c) modded game files (d) files from strangers
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) asking before installing (c) checking app reviews (d) modded game files

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