Quantum quiz: Challenge your knowledge of the future of computing

Questions

  1. What is the fundamental unit of quantum information?
  2. Who is one of the pioneers of quantum computing?
  3. Name the phenomenon where particles become interconnected.
  4. Which type of qubit is used in many quantum computers?
  5. What is the main challenge in building practical quantum computers?
  6. Name the company that developed the quantum processor called Sycamore.
  7. What does “superposition” mean in quantum mechanics?
  8. Which field of science combines quantum physics and computing?
  9. Name the quantum algorithm that can factor large numbers efficiently.
  10. What is the potential impact of quantum computing on cryptography?

Answers

  1. Qubit
  2. Richard Feynman or David Deutsch
  3. Entanglement
  4. Superconducting qubits or trapped ions
  5. Decoherence and error correction
  6. Google
  7. A qubit can exist in multiple states simultaneously
  8. Quantum information science
  9. Shor’s algorithm
  10. Breaking traditional encryption algorithms (e.g., RSA)