Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 762 · 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) installing updates (b) reading permissions (c) modded game files (d) asking before installing
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.🔐 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
4. 4.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) files from strangers (c) checking app reviews (d) asking before installing
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
7. 7.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) share the link (c) download it (d) skip it
8. 8.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.🔐 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
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.🔐 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
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) “free” paid games (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) known, trusted sites
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) an antivirus scan (c) opening odd attachments (d) unknown download links
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) modded game files (c) asking before installing (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
15. 15.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
16. 16.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) unknown download links (c) modded game files (d) deleting unused apps
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.🧩 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
21. 21.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) no reason (c) they add ads (d) they slow phones
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) reading permissions (c) backing up your work (d) installing updates
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) files from strangers (c) known, trusted sites (d) the official app store
30. 30.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) unknown download links (c) deleting unused apps (d) an antivirus scan
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) installing updates (c) turning off protection (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
32. 32.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) turning off protection (c) “free” paid games (d) asking before installing
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
34. 34.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) gives free coins (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
37. 37.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) restarting to update (c) an antivirus scan (d) ignoring updates
38. 38.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) the official app store (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) backing up your work
39. 39.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A camera app asks for the camera. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
40. 40.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False

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