Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 745 · 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) ignoring updates (b) reading permissions (c) checking app reviews (d) deleting unused apps
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they fix security holes (c) no reason (d) they slow phones
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
8. 8.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) asking before installing (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) ignoring updates
9. 9.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) backing up your work (c) “free” paid games (d) modded game files
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) “free” paid games (c) opening odd attachments (d) checking app reviews
12. 12.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) unknown download links (c) installing updates (d) known, trusted sites
13. 13.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) deleting unused apps (c) backing up your work (d) the official app store
14. 14.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) “free” paid games (c) cracked software (d) unknown download links
15. 15.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.🔐 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
17. 17.🔐 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
18. 18.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) restarting to update (c) checking app reviews (d) asking before installing
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
20. 20.True or false: “unknown download links” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) “free” paid games (c) restarting to update (d) files from strangers
22. 22.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) a real scan (c) a fake warning (d) an update
23. 23.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) makes games faster (c) finds harmful files (d) gives free coins
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
26. 26.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) restarting to update (c) “free” paid games (d) checking app reviews
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) the official app store (c) turning off protection (d) unknown download links
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) restarting to update (c) cracked software (d) deleting unused apps
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) reading permissions (c) turning off protection (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) deleting unused apps
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
38. 38.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A music app asks for storage to save songs offline. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
40. 40.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True

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