Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 679 · 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.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) rename it (c) open it (d) don’t open it
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
7. 7.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) download it (c) turn off antivirus (d) skip it
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) ignoring updates (d) “free” paid games
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) checking app reviews (c) installing updates (d) reading permissions
12. 12.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) “free” paid games (c) asking before installing (d) restarting to update
14. 14.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) a real scan (c) a free gift (d) an update
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) cracked software (c) asking before installing (d) backing up your work
16. 16.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) gives free coins (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
20. 20.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) files from strangers (d) reading permissions
21. 21.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
25. 25.🔐 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
26. 26.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) restarting to update (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) asking before installing
27. 27.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) files from strangers (c) checking app reviews (d) turning off protection
28. 28.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) installing updates (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) restarting to update
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) checking app reviews
30. 30.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
34. 34.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) deleting unused apps (d) files from strangers
35. 35.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) unknown download links (c) ignoring updates (d) cracked software
36. 36.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) modded game files (c) backing up your work (d) opening odd attachments
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) opening odd attachments (c) asking before installing (d) cracked software
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit

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