Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 831 · 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.🔐 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
2. 2.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
3. 3.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) don’t open it (b) forward it (c) rename it (d) open it
4. 4.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) “free” paid games (c) unknown download links (d) reading permissions
5. 5.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) makes games faster (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files
6. 6.🔐 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
7. 7.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) share the link (c) skip it (d) download it
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
10. 10.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) “free” paid games (c) cracked software (d) turning off protection
12. 12.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they add ads (b) they slow phones (c) they fix security holes (d) no reason
13. 13.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) an antivirus scan (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) ignoring updates
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) asking before installing (c) modded game files (d) ignoring updates
18. 18.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) asking before installing (c) unknown download links (d) turning off protection
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) checking app reviews (c) modded game files (d) asking before installing
22. 22.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) an update (c) a real scan (d) a fake warning
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.True or false: “turning off protection” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) the official app store (c) files from strangers (d) clicking pop-up ads
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: opening odd attachments? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) turning off protection (c) asking before installing (d) backing up your work
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) reading permissions (c) backing up your work (d) the official app store
31. 31.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
32. 32.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
33. 33.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) opening odd attachments (c) restarting to update (d) asking before installing
34. 34.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) cracked software (c) files from strangers (d) reading permissions
35. 35.🔐 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
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) known, trusted sites (c) installing updates (d) cracked software
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) reading permissions (c) backing up your work (d) installing updates
38. 38.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) installing updates (c) deleting unused apps (d) unknown download links
40. 40.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) “free” paid games (c) modded game files (d) known, trusted sites

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