Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 94 · 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) “free” paid games (b) opening odd attachments (c) modded game files (d) an antivirus scan
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) modded game files (b) files from strangers (c) “free” paid games (d) restarting to update
4. 4.True or false: “reading permissions” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
5. 5.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they fix security holes (c) they slow phones (d) they add ads
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) “free” paid games (c) asking before installing (d) turning off protection
8. 8.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.True or false: “modded game files” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
11. 11.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
12. 12.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a free gift (c) a fake warning (d) a real scan
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) an antivirus scan (c) modded game files (d) installing updates
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
16. 16.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) turning off protection (d) an antivirus scan
18. 18.🔐 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
19. 19.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
20. 20.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) hides your name (b) makes games faster (c) gives free coins (d) finds harmful files
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
24. 24.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) ignoring updates (c) an antivirus scan (d) known, trusted sites
25. 25.True or false: “reading permissions” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) files from strangers (b) cracked software (c) unknown download links (d) backing up your work
28. 28.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) modded game files (d) opening odd attachments
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) installing updates (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) turning off protection (d) opening odd attachments
31. 31.🔐 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
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) the official app store (c) restarting to update (d) clicking pop-up ads
33. 33.🔐 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
34. 34.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) asking before installing (c) “free” paid games (d) the official app store
35. 35.True or false: “the official app store” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
36. 36.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) turning off protection (c) modded game files (d) cracked software
37. 37.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) skip it (c) turn off antivirus (d) share the link
38. 38.True or false: “known, trusted sites” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) installing updates (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) restarting to update
40. 40.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) modded game files (b) “free” paid games (c) ignoring updates (d) backing up your work

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