[QC.BC-HW1] Quantum Computing and Blockchain Lecture Series - Homework 1

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When will the 9 Quantum lectures happen?

Question 1

Saturdays, 4-7PM

Based on the speaker's availability

When will we have the 4 Block chain lectures?

Question 2

Saturdays, 4-7PM

Based on the speaker's availability

Which of the following best describes why Moore’s law is said to be ending?

Question 3

It becomes harder to scale transistors smaller, and the speed improvements slow down.

Quantum computers are designed to outperform classical computers in specific tasks.

Quantum computers will replace all classical computers soon.

Classical computers are better at every task.

Which of the following is true about Quantum Computing?

Question 4

Quantum computers can handle multiple states simultaneously.

Quantum computers rely on classical logic gates.

Quantum computers don’t require any error correction mechanisms.

Quantum computers use bits like classical computers.

What type of Quantum Computing Paradigm that works with the continuous dynamics of a quantum system?

Question 5

Analog quantum computing

Gate-based quantum computing

Discrete-variable quantum computing

What type of Quantum Computing Paradigm is said to be the most powerful, most general, hardest to build, and can realize the universal quantum computer?

Question 6

Adiabatic quantum computing

Continuous-variable quantum computing

Universal gate-based quantum computing

We say that the QST field is still in its NISQ era. What does NISQ mean?

Question 7

Noise Isolation System Quantum

Non-Isolated Super Quantum

Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum

Noise Isolation Superconductive Quantum

Which of the following best describes a qubit?

Question 8

A qubit can only be 0 or 1 at any time.

A qubit can exist in a superposition of 0 and 1.

A qubit represents classical bits in quantum computing.

A qubit cannot interact with other qubits.

Which best describes quantum entanglement?

Question 9

The idea that qubits can exist in superposition of states.

A phenomenon where particles follow the same quantum trajectory.

When two particles are connected such that the state of one can instantly affect the other, regardless of distance.

The interaction between two particles within a single quantum system.

On a gate-based quantum computer, what values can a qubit have?

Question 10

0, 1, or a superposition of both.

Infinite possible values.

Any value between -1 and 1.

Which best describes the idea of quantum memory?

Question 11

Quantum memory refers to storage systems based on quantum tunneling.

Quantum memory stores information in quantum states.

Quantum memory works the same way as classical RAM.

Quantum memory cannot hold classical bits.

What do we call the trend of incorporating quantum computing with deep neural networks?

Question 12

Hybrid Quantum Neural Networks

Quantum-Enhanced Neural Networks

Hybrid Quantum Machine Learning

Quantum-AI Hybridization

What’s the theoretical speedup advantage of Shor’s algorithm?

Question 13

Polynomial time speedup

Linear speedup in data processing

Quadratic speedup in solving linear systems

Exponential speedup in factoring large numbers

There are different modalities being developed to realize a fault-tolerant quantum computer. What’s the major limiting factor on why we still don’t see the single best approach to quantum computers?

Question 14

The qubits require extreme conditions for operation.

The lack of stable error correction to combat noise.

We are unable to maintain coherence long enough.

The technology is too expensive to scale.

Which of the quantum modalities got the head start on the quantum race? (hint: being used by IBM Quantum)

Question 15

Superconducting qubits

Trapped ion qubits

Quantum dot qubits

Which of the quantum modalities uses lasers to trap charged particles and use those for computation?

Question 16

Continuous-variable Quantum Computing

Silicon-based Quantum Computing

Trapped Ion Quantum Computing

Photonic Quantum Computing

Aside from noise, what’s the most apparent common limiting factor on the following qubit modalities: Superconducting qubits, Trapped Ions, Silicon Quantum Dots, NV center qubits

Question 17

Need of extreme cryogenics

Lack of coherence time

Quantum error correction challenges

Which of the following is the main advantage of Photonic Quantum Computing that other modalities don't have?

Question 18

It uses photons for faster computation.

It can transmit quantum information since it’s using photons.

It has fewer error correction challenges.

It doesn’t require extreme conditions to operate.

Based on the DOST-PCIEERD Quantum Technology Roadmap, how much is the investment of the Philippines on efforts in Quantum?

Question 19

Php 500 million by 2030

Php 100 million by 2026

Php 50 million by 2025

Php 950 million by 2028

What does the United Nations say about Quantum Sciences and Technologies?

Question 20

Quantum technologies pose significant risks for developing nations.

Quantum sciences is recognized for its role in the development of different technologies and announced a year-long celebration for 2025.

Quantum sciences are advancing at a fast pace that it needs more regulation.

Quantum technology is growing but undoubtedly still in its infancy.