Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 78 · 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 of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) cracked software (c) restarting to update (d) backing up your work
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) asking before installing (c) installing updates (d) the official app store
5. 5.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) the official app store (c) modded game files (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
6. 6.🔐 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
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.🔐 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
12. 12.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) backing up your work (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) an antivirus scan
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) an antivirus scan (c) “free” paid games (d) known, trusted sites
15. 15.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) reading permissions (c) files from strangers (d) the official app store
16. 16.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) the official app store (d) known, trusted sites
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
20. 20.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) skip it (b) download it (c) share the link (d) turn off antivirus
21. 21.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they add ads (c) they slow phones (d) they fix security holes
22. 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) backing up your work (c) checking app reviews (d) turning off protection
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
25. 25.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) checking app reviews (b) opening odd attachments (c) asking before installing (d) known, trusted sites
26. 26.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) cracked software (c) asking before installing (d) clicking pop-up ads
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) rename it (c) don’t open it (d) open it
31. 31.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) restarting to update (c) deleting unused apps (d) unknown download links
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) checking app reviews (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) files from strangers
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) deleting unused apps (c) checking app reviews (d) installing updates
40. 40.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) hides your name (c) makes games faster (d) finds harmful files

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