Quantum Introduction (K-12 Quantum Education Framework)
  • 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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