Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 746 · 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 video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) asking before installing (d) an antivirus scan
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) reading permissions (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) “free” paid games
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) rename it (b) forward it (c) don’t open it (d) open it
7. 7.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) opening odd attachments (c) an antivirus scan (d) installing updates
10. 10.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) turning off protection (c) reading permissions (d) cracked software
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
15. 15.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) checking app reviews (c) ignoring updates (d) reading permissions
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) an antivirus scan (c) backing up your work (d) reading permissions
17. 17.🔐 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
18. 18.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
19. 19.🔐 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
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) the official app store (c) unknown download links (d) cracked software
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) checking app reviews (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) deleting unused apps
23. 23.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they add ads (c) no reason (d) they slow phones
24. 24.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) unknown download links (c) cracked software (d) backing up your work
26. 26.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) skip it (c) share the link (d) download it
27. 27.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) ignoring updates (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) opening odd attachments
28. 28.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) restarting to update (c) turning off protection (d) unknown download links
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) turning off protection (c) checking app reviews (d) clicking pop-up ads
31. 31.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) a free gift (c) an update (d) a real scan
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) unknown download links (c) checking app reviews (d) installing updates
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) modded game files (c) known, trusted sites (d) restarting to update
34. 34.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) hides your name (c) finds harmful files (d) makes games faster
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
37. 37.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) files from strangers (c) the official app store (d) “free” paid games
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
39. 39.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) backing up your work (c) cracked software (d) the official app store

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