- 1. A ____________________ is a mathematical representation of a physical system, such as an atom, and provides the basis for processing quantum information.
A) quantum state B) physics C) entanglement D) superposition
- 2. Because of the limitations of ___________________________ (providing only partial information and disturbing the system), quantum states cannot be copied or duplicated.
A) quantum measurement B) coherence C) protons D) spin
- 3. The outcomes of quantum measurements are inherently __________________________.
A) probabilistic B) polarization C) cryptography D) quark
- 4. ____________________, an inseparable relationship between multiple qubits, is a key property of quantum systems necessary for obtaining a quantum advantage in most QIS applications.
A) Higgs Boson B) Physics C) Entanglement D) Electron
- 5. Quantum computers are able to factor large numbers very efficiently, with applications in ______________________ and internet security.
A) computers B) qubits C) cryptography D) cryogenics
- 6. Potential careers related to quantum information science include, but are not limited to ______________________.
A) cryogenics B) fast food C) retail D) plumber
- 7. ____________________________________ exploits quantum principles to transform how information is acquired, encoded, manipulated, and applied.
A) Biology B) Chemistry C) Literature D) Quantum information science
- 8. Quantum systems are ________________. For instance, measurement almost always disturbs a quantum system in a way that cannot be ignored. This fragility influences the design of computational algorithms and communication and sensing protocols.
A) binary B) decimals C) indestructible D) fragile
- 9. The quantum _______, or qubit, is the fundamental unit of quantum information, and is encoded in a physical system, such as polarization states of light, energy states of an atom, or spin states of an electron.
A) bite B) byte C) bit D) nibble
- 10. When qubits are independent, the probability of measurement outcomes are computed by ____________________ the probabilities of the outcomes for each individual qubit.
A) subtracting B) osmosis C) dividing D) multiplying
- 11. When two or more qubits are entangled with each other, their measurement outcomes will become ________________.
A) clear B) gravity C) correlated D) imaginary
- 12. ___________________ is a mathematical correlation between measurement outcomes.
A) Proton B) Entanglement C) Muon D) Electricity
- 13. Quantum states are represented by directions or ____________ in an abstract space.
A) neutrinos B) entanglements C) vectors D) circles
- 14. It can be encoded in a physical system, such as polarization states of light, energy states of an atom, or spin states of an ____________.
A) neutron B) proton C) electron D) quark
- 15. Uncontrolled radiation, including light, vibration, heat, or magnetic fields, can all cause _________________.
A) gravity B) magnetism C) decoherence D) electricity
- 16. __________________________ take advantage of the fact that physical qubits are extremely sensitive to their surroundings. The same fragility that leads to rapid decoherence enables precise sensors. Examples include magnetometers, single-photon detectors, and atomic clocks for improvements in medical imaging and navigation, position, and timing.
A) Coherence B) They C) Decoherence D) Quantum sensors
- 17. Quantum computers, which use ____________ and quantum operations, will solve certain complex computational problems more efficiently than classical computers.
A) bits B) qubits C) bytes D) magic
- 18. _____________________ is defined by the direction of the electric field of light. While the electric field must be perpendicular to the direction the beam travels, it can be either side-to-side (horizontal) or up-and-down (vertical).
A) Prioritization B) Probability C) Proton D) Polarization
- 19. Quantum information science employs quantum mechanics, a well-tested theory that uses the ________________ of probability, vectors, algebra, trigonometry, complex numbers, and linear transformations to describe the physical world.
A) qubits B) mathematics C) magnets D) superposition
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