Prelims 2022 · Science and Technology · Question 35
Which one of the following is the context in which the term "qubit" is mentioned?
Answer
Quantum Computing
- (a) Cloud Services: A qubit is not a cloud-service term; cloud computing uses classical bits and distributed servers. Verdict: Incorrect.
- (b) Quantum Computing: A qubit (quantum bit) is the basic unit of information in quantum computing, capable of superposition. Verdict: Correct.
- (c) Visible Light Communication Technologies: This field deals with data transmission using visible light, not qubits. Verdict: Incorrect.
- (d) Wireless Communication Technologies: Wireless communication uses radio/spectrum technologies; qubit is not its core term. Verdict: Incorrect.
Answer: (b) Quantum Computing.