Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 940 · 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) modded game files (b) opening odd attachments (c) the official app store (d) “free” paid games
2. 2.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A simple puzzle game asks to make phone calls. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
3. 3.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) an antivirus scan (c) ignoring updates (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: installing updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
5. 5.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) deleting unused apps (b) “free” paid games (c) cracked software (d) modded game files
6. 6.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) “free” paid games (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) backing up your work
7. 7.🔐 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
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) asking before installing (b) reading permissions (c) an antivirus scan (d) ignoring updates
10. 10.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) skip it (c) download it (d) share the link
11. 11.🔐 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
12. 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) reading permissions (d) known, trusted sites
13. 13.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they add ads (c) no reason (d) they fix security holes
14. 14.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
15. 15.🔐 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
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
17. 17.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) installing updates (c) files from strangers (d) an antivirus scan
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) files from strangers (c) opening odd attachments (d) checking app reviews
19. 19.🔐 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
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) an update (b) a free gift (c) a real scan (d) a fake warning
22. 22.🔐 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
23. 23.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
24. 24.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
25. 25.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) turning off protection (c) known, trusted sites (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) an antivirus scan (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) “free” paid games (d) turning off protection
28. 28.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) opening odd attachments (c) turning off protection (d) restarting to update
29. 29.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
30. 30.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) installing updates (c) files from strangers (d) an antivirus scan
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) modded game files (c) checking app reviews (d) unknown download links
32. 32.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A torch app asks to read your messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
33. 33.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
34. 34.🔐 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
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
37. 37.True or false: “turning off protection” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) gives free coins (b) finds harmful files (c) makes games faster (d) hides your name
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
40. 40.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True

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