Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 793 · 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) the official app store (b) known, trusted sites (c) reading permissions (d) “free” paid games
2. 2.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
3. 3.True or false: “unknown download links” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.True or false: “asking before installing” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
8. 8.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) reading permissions (c) modded game files (d) an antivirus scan
9. 9.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) don’t open it (c) rename it (d) open it
10. 10.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) deleting unused apps (c) an antivirus scan (d) asking before installing
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
12. 12.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) skip it (c) download it (d) turn off antivirus
13. 13.🔐 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
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) turning off protection (c) the official app store (d) ignoring updates
17. 17.🔐 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
18. 18.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A photo editor asks for your photos. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
19. 19.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) a real scan (c) a free gift (d) an update
20. 20.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) “free” paid games (c) the official app store (d) clicking pop-up ads
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
22. 22.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) known, trusted sites (c) reading permissions (d) restarting to update
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) deleting unused apps (c) installing updates (d) restarting to update
26. 26.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) opening odd attachments (c) “free” paid games (d) restarting to update
28. 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) known, trusted sites (c) opening odd attachments (d) installing updates
29. 29.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they add ads (c) they slow phones (d) they fix security holes
30. 30.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A map app asks for your location. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
31. 31.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) opening odd attachments (c) backing up your work (d) clicking pop-up ads
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
35. 35.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) hides your name (c) finds harmful files (d) gives free coins
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) reading permissions (c) backing up your work (d) installing updates
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
40. 40.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True

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