Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 673 · 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 torch app asks to read your messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) deleting unused apps (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) “free” paid games
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) checking app reviews (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) the official app store
8. 8.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
11. 11.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) reading permissions (c) cracked software (d) clicking pop-up ads
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) skip it (c) turn off antivirus (d) share the link
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
17. 17.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
19. 19.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) forward it (c) don’t open it (d) open it
20. 20.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) makes games faster (c) gives free coins (d) finds harmful files
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) asking before installing (d) cracked software
24. 24.🔐 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
25. 25.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they slow phones (c) they fix security holes (d) they add ads
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) turning off protection (c) reading permissions (d) the official app store
28. 28.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) ignoring updates (c) deleting unused apps (d) opening odd attachments
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) modded game files (c) backing up your work (d) “free” paid games
30. 30.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
37. 37.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔐 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
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) checking app reviews (c) restarting to update (d) unknown download links
40. 40.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False

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