Careers & Competition · lesson 7 of 8 · 12 min

CTF categories overview

summary: CTFs may include web, cryptography, forensics, reverse engineering, and networking puzzles. Each category teaches a different way to analyze evidence and solve a defined challenge safely.

question: Which CTF category often focuses on analyzing artifacts and evidence?

options:

• Forensics
• Cooking
• Graphic design
• Typing

correct: Forensics

explanation: Forensics challenges focus on examining evidence such as files, logs, or metadata.

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