Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 795 · 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 safe download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) files from strangers (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) ignoring updates
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.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) open it (c) rename it (d) don’t open it
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.🔐 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
6. 6.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) checking app reviews (c) cracked software (d) installing updates
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) checking app reviews (c) asking before installing (d) “free” paid games
8. 8.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a fake warning (b) a free gift (c) an update (d) a real scan
9. 9.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) turning off protection (c) unknown download links (d) opening odd attachments
11. 11.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) asking before installing (c) known, trusted sites (d) backing up your work
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) turning off protection (c) “free” paid games (d) checking app reviews
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
16. 16.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) turn off antivirus (c) download it (d) skip it
17. 17.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they slow phones (c) they add ads (d) no reason
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
22. 22.🔐 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
23. 23.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) the official app store (c) asking before installing (d) deleting unused apps
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) ignoring updates (c) reading permissions (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) “free” paid games (d) the official app store
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
28. 28.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) reading permissions (d) unknown download links
29. 29.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) makes games faster (b) gives free coins (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files
30. 30.True or false: “installing updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) deleting unused apps (c) an antivirus scan (d) backing up your work
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) backing up your work (c) ignoring updates (d) asking before installing
37. 37.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
38. 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) restarting to update (c) backing up your work (d) installing updates
39. 39.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) files from strangers (d) restarting to update
40. 40.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) restarting to update (c) checking app reviews (d) reading permissions

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