What is the primary role of cryptographers in the ongoing battle of information?

Understanding Cryptography and Quantum Computing

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10th Grade - University
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Aiden Montgomery
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To break existing codes
To safeguard secrets
To create unbreakable codes
To develop new languages
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the major breakthrough in cryptography during the 1970s?
The invention of the Enigma machine
The development of public-key cryptography
The creation of the first computer
The discovery of quantum mechanics
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is integer factorization important in modern encryption?
It is easy to solve with calculators
It forms the basis of public-key cryptography
It is a simple mathematical problem
It can be solved by any computer
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key characteristic of quantum mechanics that challenges classical physics?
Objects can only be in one place at a time
Objects can spin in one direction only
Objects can exist in multiple states simultaneously
Objects cannot influence each other at a distance
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do quantum computers compare to today's fastest supercomputers?
They are slower but more accurate
They are similar in speed and power
They are significantly more powerful
They are less efficient for complex problems
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential risk associated with quantum computing?
It could increase the cost of computing
It could make classical computers obsolete
It could break all current encryption methods
It could slow down technological progress
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a 'qubit' in the context of quantum computing?
A type of encryption key
A classical bit with two states
A quantum bit with multiple states
A unit of classical information
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