Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 838 · 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.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) a fake warning (c) an update (d) a real scan
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) known, trusted sites (c) opening odd attachments (d) deleting unused apps
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
5. 5.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
6. 6.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) turning off protection (c) backing up your work (d) asking before installing
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) no reason (c) they add ads (d) they fix security holes
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) unknown download links (d) reading permissions
11. 11.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) turning off protection (c) the official app store (d) known, trusted sites
12. 12.🔐 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
13. 13.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) reading permissions (c) modded game files (d) “free” paid games
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
15. 15.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) gives free coins (c) makes games faster (d) hides your name
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
17. 17.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) known, trusted sites (c) backing up your work (d) “free” paid games
18. 18.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
19. 19.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) the official app store (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) turning off protection (d) clicking pop-up ads
20. 20.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) installing updates (b) turning off protection (c) opening odd attachments (d) files from strangers
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) deleting unused apps (c) opening odd attachments (d) “free” paid games
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) backing up your work (c) cracked software (d) asking before installing
25. 25.True or false: “files from strangers” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) ignoring updates (b) cracked software (c) asking before installing (d) modded game files
27. 27.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
29. 29.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) known, trusted sites (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) clicking pop-up ads
30. 30.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
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.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) download it (c) skip it (d) turn off antivirus
34. 34.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
35. 35.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A calculator app asks for your contacts. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
36. 36.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) checking app reviews (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) installing updates
37. 37.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) an antivirus scan (c) ignoring updates (d) turning off protection
38. 38.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) don’t open it (c) forward it (d) rename it
39. 39.True or false: “cracked software” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit

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