Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 951 · 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) ignoring updates (c) files from strangers (d) reading permissions
2. 2.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) open it (b) rename it (c) forward it (d) don’t open it
3. 3.True or false: “modded game files” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: files from strangers? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
6. 6.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) the official app store (b) unknown download links (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) files from strangers
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
8. 8.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “speed booster” pop-ups? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
9. 9.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) no reason (b) they slow phones (c) they fix security holes (d) they add ads
10. 10.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: clicking pop-up ads? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
11. 11.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) gives free coins (c) hides your name (d) makes games faster
12. 12.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) share the link (b) turn off antivirus (c) download it (d) skip it
13. 13.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
16. 16.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) modded game files (c) installing updates (d) the official app store
17. 17.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
18. 18.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) cracked software (c) “free” paid games (d) clicking pop-up ads
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) asking before installing (c) turning off protection (d) ignoring updates
20. 20.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) deleting unused apps (c) unknown download links (d) ignoring updates
21. 21.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a real scan (b) a fake warning (c) an update (d) a free gift
22. 22.🔐 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
23. 23.🔐 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
24. 24.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) backing up your work (c) restarting to update (d) “speed booster” pop-ups
25. 25.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
26. 26.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
27. 27.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) asking before installing (b) reading permissions (c) restarting to update (d) turning off protection
28. 28.🔐 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
29. 29.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) “free” paid games (c) reading permissions (d) files from strangers
30. 30.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) checking app reviews (c) ignoring updates (d) “free” paid games
31. 31.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A drawing game asks for your microphone. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) backing up your work (d) deleting unused apps
34. 34.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) “free” paid games (b) known, trusted sites (c) checking app reviews (d) the official app store
35. 35.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
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.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) opening odd attachments (b) asking before installing (c) known, trusted sites (d) checking app reviews
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
39. 39.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) turning off protection (d) unknown download links
40. 40.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit

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