Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 879 · 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.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
4. 4.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) backing up your work (c) ignoring updates (d) “free” paid games
6. 6.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) installing updates (b) an antivirus scan (c) deleting unused apps (d) cracked software
7. 7.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they add ads (c) no reason (d) they fix security holes
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.📎 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) rename it (d) forward it
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A voice recorder asks for the microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
12. 12.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) “free” paid games (c) unknown download links (d) installing updates
15. 15.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) cracked software (d) asking before installing
16. 16.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) known, trusted sites (c) modded game files (d) an antivirus scan
17. 17.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
18. 18.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) makes games faster (c) hides your name (d) finds harmful files
19. 19.🔐 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
20. 20.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
21. 21.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
22. 22.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) unknown download links (c) cracked software (d) the official app store
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) backing up your work (c) the official app store (d) reading permissions
24. 24.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) deleting unused apps (c) an antivirus scan (d) files from strangers
25. 25.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) unknown download links (c) turning off protection (d) “free” paid games
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) reading permissions (c) known, trusted sites (d) unknown download links
27. 27.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) download it (c) turn off antivirus (d) skip it
29. 29.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) cracked software (c) opening odd attachments (d) an antivirus scan
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
33. 33.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) restarting to update (c) an antivirus scan (d) reading permissions
34. 34.🔐 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
35. 35.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) cracked software (d) clicking pop-up ads
38. 38.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) backing up your work (c) installing updates (d) turning off protection
39. 39.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
40. 40.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) files from strangers (c) restarting to update (d) cracked software

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