Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 735 · 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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) deleting unused apps (c) known, trusted sites (d) an antivirus scan
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) checking app reviews (c) “free” paid games (d) installing updates
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.🔐 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
7. 7.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) “free” paid games (c) ignoring updates (d) the official app store
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) turning off protection (d) cracked software
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) an antivirus scan (d) installing updates
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
14. 14.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
15. 15.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) installing updates (c) turning off protection (d) an antivirus scan
16. 16.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) modded game files (c) the official app store (d) reading permissions
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) ignoring updates (d) checking app reviews
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) “free” paid games (c) modded game files (d) unknown download links
20. 20.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) deleting unused apps (c) checking app reviews (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
23. 23.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
25. 25.🔐 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
26. 26.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) gives free coins (c) makes games faster (d) hides your name
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) deleting unused apps (d) files from strangers
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) installing updates (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) backing up your work
32. 32.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) turn off antivirus (c) download it (d) skip it
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
38. 38.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) asking before installing (c) restarting to update (d) cracked software
39. 39.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
40. 40.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) an update (c) a fake warning (d) a real scan

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