The GCHQ National Language Competition - Sample Challenges
Gear up for the National Language Competition with our selection of sample challenges
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Have a go at some of our sample challenges from previous years. Please note that challenge content and format may vary from year to year, but the principle of language-based codebreaking will remain the same!
Challenge pack 1 of 3. This file is a PDF but you can also download a docx version which includes detailed alternative text.
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Walkthrough pack. Includes walkthroughs, solutions and information on accessible alternative challenges. Beware spoilers!
Challenge pack 2 of 3. This file is a PDF but you can also download a docx version which includes detailed alternative text.
Walkthrough pack. Includes walkthroughs, solutions and information on accessible alternative challenges. Beware spoilers!
DOWNLOAD: .pdf (Adobe Acrobat) | .docx (Microsoft Word)
The Greeting - Resource required to complete the challenge titled 'The Greeting' in Sample Challenge 3.
The Sum - Resource required to complete the challenge titled 'The Sum' in Sample Challenge 3
Walkthrough pack. Includes walkthroughs, solutions and information on accessible alternative challenges. Beware spoilers!
DOWNLOAD: .pdf (Adobe Acrobat) | .docx (Microsoft Word)