Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 702 · 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.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they slow phones (c) they add ads (d) they fix security holes
2. 2.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a free gift (c) a fake warning (d) an update
3. 3.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) known, trusted sites (c) turning off protection (d) installing updates
4. 4.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
5. 5.🔐 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
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) asking before installing (c) checking app reviews (d) cracked software
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) turn off antivirus (c) share the link (d) download it
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) files from strangers (c) checking app reviews (d) turning off protection
16. 16.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A map app asks for your location. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
17. 17.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) modded game files (c) installing updates (d) asking before installing
20. 20.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) files from strangers (d) the official app store
21. 21.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) deleting unused apps (c) the official app store (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) installing updates (c) asking before installing (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
23. 23.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) asking before installing (c) files from strangers (d) opening odd attachments
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) ignoring updates (c) checking app reviews (d) clicking pop-up ads
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
28. 28.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) backing up your work (c) the official app store (d) opening odd attachments
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) asking before installing (c) known, trusted sites (d) cracked software
30. 30.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) unknown download links (c) opening odd attachments (d) asking before installing
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
35. 35.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) gives free coins (c) finds harmful files (d) makes games faster
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) cracked software (d) an antivirus scan
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) ignoring updates (c) the official app store (d) asking before installing
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) backing up your work (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) opening odd attachments
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) asking before installing (c) the official app store (d) backing up your work

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