Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 948 · 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.🔐 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
2. 2.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
3. 3.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
4. 4.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
5. 5.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) the official app store (b) “free” paid games (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) unknown download links
6. 6.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: modded game files? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
7. 7.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) an antivirus scan (b) restarting to update (c) known, trusted sites (d) unknown download links
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) installing updates (c) an antivirus scan (d) asking before installing
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) restarting to update (b) “free” paid games (c) cracked software (d) files from strangers
11. 11.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) share the link (c) turn off antivirus (d) skip it
12. 12.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a free gift (c) a fake warning (d) an update
13. 13.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) backing up your work (b) an antivirus scan (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) asking before installing
14. 14.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) modded game files (c) the official app store (d) backing up your work
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
16. 16.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
17. 17.🔐 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
18. 18.True or false: “cracked software” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
19. 19.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) restarting to update (c) an antivirus scan (d) opening odd attachments
20. 20.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they fix security holes (c) they slow phones (d) they add ads
21. 21.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) asking before installing (c) cracked software (d) modded game files
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: an antivirus scan? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) turning off protection (b) an antivirus scan (c) files from strangers (d) unknown download links
27. 27.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) turning off protection (b) installing updates (c) “free” paid games (d) clicking pop-up ads
28. 28.True or false: ““speed booster” pop-ups” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) hides your name (c) makes games faster (d) gives free coins
30. 30.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) forward it (b) open it (c) don’t open it (d) rename it
31. 31.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) known, trusted sites (b) checking app reviews (c) cracked software (d) backing up your work
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) modded game files (c) an antivirus scan (d) ignoring updates
34. 34.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
35. 35.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) known, trusted sites (b) the official app store (c) cracked software (d) restarting to update
36. 36.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
37. 37.True or false: “ignoring updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: turning off protection? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit

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