Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 955 · 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) backing up your work (b) cracked software (c) files from strangers (d) “free” paid games
2. 2.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) clicking pop-up ads (c) turning off protection (d) backing up your work
3. 3.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they fix security holes (b) they add ads (c) they slow phones (d) no reason
4. 4.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) checking app reviews (c) deleting unused apps (d) clicking pop-up ads
5. 5.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) download it (b) turn off antivirus (c) share the link (d) skip it
7. 7.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) cracked software (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) known, trusted sites (d) unknown download links
8. 8.🔐 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
9. 9.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) gives free coins (c) makes games faster (d) hides your name
10. 10.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) ignoring updates (b) known, trusted sites (c) restarting to update (d) checking app reviews
11. 11.True or false: “restarting to update” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
12. 12.🧩 A pop-up says “Your phone has 5 viruses! Tap to clean.” What is it? (a) a free gift (b) an update (c) a real scan (d) a fake warning
13. 13.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A sticker app asks to read your contacts and messages. (a) a warning sign (b) makes sense
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) asking before installing (c) checking app reviews (d) turning off protection
16. 16.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A wallpaper app asks for your location all the time. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) an antivirus scan (d) modded game files
18. 18.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) reading permissions (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) backing up your work
19. 19.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) reading permissions (b) an antivirus scan (c) deleting unused apps (d) modded game files
20. 20.🔐 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
21. 21.🔐 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
22. 22.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: cracked software? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
23. 23.📎 An email from an unknown sender has a file named “FREE GIFT”. What do you do? (a) don’t open it (b) rename it (c) forward it (d) open it
24. 24.True or false: “the official app store” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
25. 25.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: deleting unused apps? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
26. 26.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “speed booster” pop-ups (b) “free” paid games (c) clicking pop-up ads (d) asking before installing
27. 27.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: restarting to update? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
28. 28.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: “free” paid games? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
29. 29.🔐 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
30. 30.🔐 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
31. 31.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) files from strangers (b) the official app store (c) turning off protection (d) clicking pop-up ads
32. 32.🔐 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
33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) installing updates (b) opening odd attachments (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) modded game files
34. 34.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) reading permissions (c) ignoring updates (d) opening odd attachments
35. 35.True or false: “checking app reviews” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
36. 36.🔐 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
37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) deleting unused apps (b) “speed booster” pop-ups (c) opening odd attachments (d) modded game files
38. 38.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
39. 39.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
40. 40.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) “free” paid games (b) known, trusted sites (c) unknown download links (d) clicking pop-up ads

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