MCQs on Quantum Science & Computation

What is the basic principle of Quantum Science?

• Energy is discrete

• Matter is continuous

• Space is absolute

• Time is relative

Who is considered the father of Quantum Mechanics?

• Albert Einstein

• Niels Bohr

• Max Planck

• Erwin Schrödinger

What is a qubit in Quantum Computation?

• A type of computer chip

• A unit of quantum information

• A type of algorithm

• A type of computer software

What is superposition in Quantum Mechanics?

• The ability of a particle to exist in multiple states simultaneously

• The ability of a particle to exist in only one state

• The ability of a particle to change its state rapidly

• The ability of a particle to remain in the same state forever

What is entanglement in Quantum Mechanics?

• The phenomenon where two particles are connected and can affect each other

• The phenomenon where two particles are separate and cannot affect each other

• The phenomenon where a particle can exist in multiple states simultaneously

• The phenomenon where a particle can change its state rapidly

What is a quantum gate in Quantum Computation?

• A type of computer hardware

• A logical operation performed on qubits

• A type of computer software

• A type of algorithm

What is the difference between a classical bit and a qubit?

• A classical bit can exist in multiple states simultaneously, while a qubit cannot

• A classical bit can exist in only one state, while a qubit can exist in multiple states simultaneously

• A classical bit is used in classical computers, while a qubit is used in quantum computers

• Both B and C are correct

What is the purpose of a quantum algorithm?

• To solve classical problems more efficiently

• To solve quantum problems more efficiently

• To simulate quantum systems

• Both B and C are correct

What is the concept of wave-particle duality in Quantum Mechanics?

• The idea that particles can exhibit both wave-like and particle-like behavior

• The idea that particles can only exhibit wave-like behavior

• The idea that particles can only exhibit particle-like behavior

• The idea that particles cannot exhibit either wave-like or particle-like behavior

Who developed the concept of the quantum computer?

• Alan Turing

• David Deutsch

• Stephen Hawking

• Richard Feynman