Quiz- International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

What is the smallest discrete unit of light called?

• Electron

• Proton

• Photon

• Quark

What does the word 'Quantum' originally mean in Latin?

• Big

• Power

• Change

• Amount

What are the two binary digits used in traditional computers?

• 2 and 3

• On and Off

• 1 and 0

• A and B

What is the short form of Quantum Digit?

• Bit

• Twit

• Qubit

• Cubit

Which technology allows one unit to be 0, 1, or both at the same time?

• Neural Networks

• Classical Computing

• Quantum Computing

• Optical Computing

What is the basic function of a transistor in computers?

• To calculate speed

• To control the flow of electricity

• To store images

• To cool down the processor

What does the term 'Quantum Tunneling' refer to?

• Building tunnels using AI

• Moving electrons faster than light

• Electrons crossing barriers due to quantum effects

• Teleportation of particles across space

What physical concept allows a qubit to hold multiple values at the same time?

• Thermodynamics

• Superposition

• Entropy

• Refraction

Why must quantum computers be kept at extremely low temperatures?

• To save energy

• To maintain user safety

• To prevent quantum decoherence

• To reduce software bugs

Why is programming for quantum computers considered difficult?

• Lack of hardware

• Expensive coding tools

• Requires different logic and is highly complex

• Poor user interface