Hardware Recon
Visual inspection, datasheet hunting, identifying ICs, FCC ID lookups.
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PCB Recon Basics: Visual Inspection & Interface Identification
This quiz tests your ability to visually inspect PCBs, identify common integrated circuits, locate debug interfaces, and interpret component markings. You must demonstrate competency before advancing to hands-on hardware exploitation.
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Identify ICs from Markings
Decode 3 chip markings to their families — your gateway to the right datasheet.
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Hardware Recon Survey
Where to start with an unknown board.
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Bus Protocol Quiz: SPI, I2C, UART, CAN Selection
This quiz tests your ability to identify and select appropriate communication bus protocols for embedded hardware scenarios. You must demonstrate understanding of protocol characteristics, use cases, and limitations.
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