Cyber Safety Worksheet: Safe Downloads

Cyber safety lesson 21: Safe downloads, updates and antivirus · Set 999 · 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 risky download habit? (a) reading permissions (b) backing up your work (c) the official app store (d) files from strangers
2. 2.🔐 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
3. 3.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) clicking pop-up ads (b) the official app store (c) cracked software (d) ignoring updates
4. 4.🔐 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
5. 5.True or false: “deleting unused apps” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
6. 6.🔐 Does this permission make sense, or is it a warning sign? A map app asks for your location. (a) makes sense (b) a warning sign
7. 7.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: backing up your work? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
8. 8.True or false: “clicking pop-up ads” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
9. 9.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: the official app store? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
10. 10.🔐 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
11. 11.True or false: “backing up your work” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
12. 12.True or false: “opening odd attachments” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
13. 13.True or false: “asking before installing” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
14. 14.🔐 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
15. 15.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) the official app store (b) deleting unused apps (c) opening odd attachments (d) backing up your work
16. 16.🔐 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
17. 17.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) cracked software (b) ignoring updates (c) turning off protection (d) the official app store
18. 18.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) unknown download links (b) cracked software (c) turning off protection (d) installing updates
19. 19.🔐 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
20. 20.🎮 A website offers a paid game as a free download. Best choice? (a) turn off antivirus (b) share the link (c) skip it (d) download it
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: reading permissions? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
23. 23.⬆️ Why install updates? (a) they slow phones (b) they fix security holes (c) they add ads (d) no reason
24. 24.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: known, trusted sites? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
25. 25.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) checking app reviews (b) installing updates (c) “free” paid games (d) restarting to update
26. 26.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: ignoring updates? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
27. 27.True or false: “installing updates” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
28. 28.True or false: “backing up your work” is a safe download habit. (a) False (b) True
29. 29.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: asking before installing? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
30. 30.True or false: “an antivirus scan” is a risky download habit. (a) True (b) False
31. 31.True or false: “files from strangers” is a safe download habit. (a) True (b) False
32. 32.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: unknown download links? (a) a safe habit (b) a risky habit
33. 33.🛡️ What does antivirus software do? (a) finds harmful files (b) hides your name (c) makes games faster (d) gives free coins
34. 34.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) unknown download links (b) asking before installing (c) checking app reviews (d) the official app store
35. 35.Which of these is a safe download habit? (a) opening odd attachments (b) known, trusted sites (c) turning off protection (d) clicking pop-up ads
36. 36.⬇️ Safe or risky habit: checking app reviews? (a) a risky habit (b) a safe habit
37. 37.🔐 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
38. 38.True or false: ““free” paid games” is a risky download habit. (a) False (b) True
39. 39.🔐 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
40. 40.Which of these is a risky download habit? (a) restarting to update (b) the official app store (c) “speed booster” pop-ups (d) deleting unused apps

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