Quiz · The Quantum Computing Horizon

Question 1What does this talk mainly discuss about technology?

How ordinary computers will disappear within the next year The cheapest ways to build a quantum computer at home Why quantum computers already protect banks and governments The remarkable promise and serious risks of quantum computing

Question 2According to the talk, what is the property known as superposition?

The ability of quantum bits to be zero and one at the same time The ability of ordinary bits to store two different programs A method of cooling computers to extremely low temperatures A way of exploring one single answer extremely slowly

Question 3Why are researchers racing to develop post-quantum cryptography?

Because governments have banned every current encryption method Because newspapers demand faster computers for their readers Because powerful quantum machines could break today's encryption Because quantum computers are too cold to be used in banks