Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 681 · 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 photo editor asks for your photos. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
2. 2.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) no reason (d) they fix security holes
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) backing up your work (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) installing updates
7. 7.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) backing up your work (c) checking app reviews (d) unknown download links
9. 9.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) share the link (c) skip it (d) download it
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) opening odd attachments (c) checking app reviews (d) cracked software
11. 11.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) ignoring updates (c) reading permissions (d) asking before installing
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) “free” paid games (c) restarting to update (d) installing updates
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) asking before installing (c) restarting to update (d) deleting unused apps
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
19. 19.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) modded game files (c) the official app store (d) “free” paid games
20. 20.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a real scan (c) a fake warning (d) a free gift
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) known, trusted sites (c) files from strangers (d) restarting to update
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) known, trusted sites (c) ignoring updates (d) the official app store
24. 24.🔐 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
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) turning off protection (d) backing up your work
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) known, trusted sites (d) ignoring updates
27. 27.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
30. 30.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) deleting unused apps (c) an antivirus scan (d) turning off protection
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) restarting to update (c) “free” paid games (d) ignoring updates
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) the official app store (c) “free” paid games (d) opening odd attachments
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
34. 34.🔐 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
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
36. 36.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) unknown download links (c) deleting unused apps (d) cracked software
37. 37.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) don’t open it (c) open it (d) forward it
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) opening odd attachments (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) checking app reviews
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) files from strangers (c) reading permissions (d) “free” paid games

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