Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 930 · 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) “free” paid games (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) known, trusted sites (d) opening odd attachments
2. 2.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) asking before installing (c) “free” paid games (d) restarting to update
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) the official app store (d) installing updates
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) unknown download links (c) restarting to update (d) cracked software
7. 7.🔐 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
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) asking before installing (c) modded game files (d) backing up your work
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.🔐 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
12. 12.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) files from strangers (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) clicking pop-up ads
13. 13.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
14. 14.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) deleting unused apps (c) opening odd attachments (d) reading permissions
15. 15.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) no reason (c) they fix security holes (d) they add ads
16. 16.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) checking app reviews (d) “free” paid games
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) asking before installing (c) files from strangers (d) “free” paid games
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) asking before installing (b) turning off protection (c) ignoring updates (d) files from strangers
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
20. 20.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) installing updates (b) ignoring updates (c) opening odd attachments (d) turning off protection
21. 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) backing up your work
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
23. 23.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) reading permissions (c) installing updates (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
24. 24.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) checking app reviews (c) backing up your work (d) installing updates
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
27. 27.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) known, trusted sites (c) unknown download links (d) turning off protection
28. 28.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) unknown download links (c) deleting unused apps (d) clicking pop-up ads
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
32. 32.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
33. 33.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
34. 34.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) gives free coins (c) makes games faster (d) finds harmful files
35. 35.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) installing updates (c) reading permissions (d) known, trusted sites
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a free gift (c) an update (d) a fake warning
39. 39.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) installing updates (c) the official app store (d) deleting unused apps
40. 40.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True

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