Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 788 · 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.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) reading permissions (c) asking before installing (d) restarting to update
5. 5.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) forward it (c) rename it (d) don’t open it
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) backing up your work (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) installing updates
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) asking before installing (c) installing updates (d) unknown download links
11. 11.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) ignoring updates (c) “free” paid games (d) an antivirus scan
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) deleting unused apps (d) backing up your work
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) deleting unused apps (c) “free” paid games (d) checking app reviews
16. 16.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) restarting to update (c) opening odd attachments (d) the official app store
17. 17.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
18. 18.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a real scan (c) a fake warning (d) a free gift
19. 19.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) cracked software (b) an antivirus scan (c) checking app reviews (d) reading permissions
20. 20.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) unknown download links (d) deleting unused apps
22. 22.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
23. 23.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) checking app reviews (c) “free” paid games (d) unknown download links
24. 24.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) reading permissions (c) known, trusted sites (d) ignoring updates
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
30. 30.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) turning off protection (c) deleting unused apps (d) an antivirus scan
31. 31.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) asking before installing (c) reading permissions (d) files from strangers
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they add ads (c) no reason (d) they slow phones
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) ignoring updates (c) backing up your work (d) unknown download links
36. 36.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A video-call app asks for your camera and microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
37. 37.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) download it (c) share the link (d) skip it
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense

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