Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 753 · 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) “free” paid games (b) known, trusted sites (c) files from strangers (d) modded game files
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) an antivirus scan (c) opening odd attachments (d) installing updates
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) files from strangers (c) the official app store (d) reading permissions
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
6. 6.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) deleting unused apps (c) reading permissions (d) cracked software
8. 8.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
9. 9.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) installing updates (c) opening odd attachments (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
10. 10.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) asking before installing (d) backing up your work
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) restarting to update (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) “free” paid games
12. 12.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.📎 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
14. 14.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) “free” paid games (c) an antivirus scan (d) turning off protection
15. 15.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) no reason (c) they add ads (d) they slow phones
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) files from strangers (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) the official app store
18. 18.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) gives free coins (c) hides your name (d) makes games faster
19. 19.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
21. 21.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
22. 22.🔐 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
23. 23.True or false: “restarting to update” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
24. 24.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) share the link (c) skip it (d) download it
25. 25.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) an update (c) a real scan (d) a free gift
26. 26.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
27. 27.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) deleting unused apps (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) modded game files
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) reading permissions (c) turning off protection (d) an antivirus scan
29. 29.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) modded game files (c) files from strangers (d) “free” paid games
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) backing up your work (c) ignoring updates (d) clicking pop-up ads
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
36. 36.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) restarting to update (c) modded game files (d) known, trusted sites
37. 37.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
38. 38.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) ignoring updates (d) checking app reviews
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
40. 40.🔐 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

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