Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 712 · 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.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) download it (c) skip it (d) turn off antivirus
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) installing updates (c) reading permissions (d) files from strangers
3. 3.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) turning off protection (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) asking before installing
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) the official app store (c) turning off protection (d) opening odd attachments
5. 5.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) asking before installing (c) ignoring updates (d) reading permissions
6. 6.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) an update (c) a free gift (d) a fake warning
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
8. 8.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) an antivirus scan (c) the official app store (d) asking before installing
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) files from strangers (c) backing up your work (d) “free” paid games
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
12. 12.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) the official app store (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) backing up your work
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) installing updates (c) unknown download links (d) turning off protection
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) opening odd attachments (c) backing up your work (d) files from strangers
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
28. 28.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) asking before installing (c) reading permissions (d) deleting unused apps
34. 34.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) unknown download links (c) files from strangers (d) “free” paid games
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) cracked software (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
37. 37.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) ignoring updates (c) opening odd attachments (d) the official app store
38. 38.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) hides your name (c) makes games faster (d) gives free coins
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
40. 40.🔐 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

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