Quantum Computing Flashcards

1
Q

________ is the basic unit of quantum information.

A

Qubit

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2
Q

__________allows a qubit to be in a superposition of states.

A

Superposition

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3
Q

________ __________ is a phenomenon where particles remain connected so that the state of one particle affects the state of another

A

Quantum entanglement

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4
Q

________________ is considered one of the founding fathers of quantum computing.

A

Richard Feynman

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5
Q

The ___-______ theorem states that quantum information cannot be copied exactly

A

no-cloning

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6
Q

The algorithm that can factor large numbers exponentially faster than classical algorithms is ______ Algorithm

A

Shor’s

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7
Q

_______ is a physical implementation of a qubit.

A

Photon

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8
Q

Quantum gate _______ the state of a qubit.

A

changes

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9
Q

__________ in quantum computing is the interaction of a quantum system with its environment, causing a loss of quantum behavior.

A

Decoherence

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10
Q

_________ Algorithm is known for searching unsorted databases efficiently.

A

Grover’s

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11
Q

A _________ gate in quantum computing is used to create superposition.

A

Hadamard

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12
Q

The primary challenge in building a large-scale quantum computer is maintaining quantum coherence. (True / False)

A

True

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13
Q

A sequence of quantum gates best describes a quantum circuit. (True / False)

A

True

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14
Q

A _____ gate in a quantum computer entangles two qubits.

A

CNOT (Controlled-NOT)

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15
Q

Quantum error correction codes are a common approach to error correction in quantum computing. (True / False)

A

True

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16
Q

Random numbers are important in computing because they are used in cryptography and simulations. (True / False)

A

True

17
Q

The main difference between a classical bit and a qubit is that a classical bit can be 0 or 1, while a qubit can be in a superposition of
0 and 1. (True / False)

A

True

18
Q

In the context of quantum computing, QRNG
stands for _____________

A

Quantum Random Number Generator

19
Q

The result of applying a NOT operation to a classical bit in the 0 state is 0. (True / False)

A

False

The result of applying a NOT operation to a classical bit in the 0 state is 1.

20
Q

A _____ _______ in classical computing
represents the output of a logical operation for every possible combination of inputs.

A

truth table

21
Q

The significance of the superposition state in quantum computing is that it allows qubits to represent multiple states simultaneously. (True / False)

A

True

22
Q

A use case for random numbers in
computing is simulating complicated systems. (True / False)

A

False

A use case for random numbers in
computing is simulating complex systems.