The technology that uses neural networks in biological tissue is called ________ Computing.
- Natural Language
- Quantum
- Wetware
- Domain-Driven Design / DDD
Answer: Wetware
Wetware computing uses biological neurons for computation. Early research stage.
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Hash-based signatures are quantum-resistant but have larger signature sizes.
- True
- False
Answer: True
SPHINCS+ uses hash functions believed quantum-resistant. Trade-off: larger signatures.
Which quantum application enables simulation of molecular interactions?
- Quantum Computing
- Quantum Sensing
- Quantum Communication
- Quantum Cryptography
Answer: Quantum Computing
Quantum computers simulate quantum systems exponentially faster for specific problems.
The technique that removes PII from datasets is called ________.
- Model / Pipeline
- Purpose
- Serverless
- Anonymization
Answer: Anonymization
Anonymization irreversibly removes/alters PII to prevent re-identification.
Purpose limitation requires using personal data only for specified, explicit purposes.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Purpose limitation prevents function creep and ensures consented use.
Which technique enables verification without revealing underlying data?
- Zero-Knowledge Proofs
- Biometric Encryption
- Tokenization
- Anonymization
Answer: Zero-Knowledge Proofs
Zero-Knowledge Proofs enable proving statements without revealing data.
The technique that enables training on encrypted data is called ________ Encryption.
- Bio-molecular / DNA
- Object
- Homomorphic
- Multimodal
Answer: Homomorphic
Homomorphic Encryption enables computation on ciphertext.
Which practice ensures ML models are monitored for performance degradation?
- Drift Detection
- Metric Dashboards
- Alerting
- All of these
Answer: All of these
Production monitoring: drift detection, dashboards, alerting for anomalies.
Service mesh provides infrastructure-level observability, security, and traffic management.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Service mesh deploys sidecar proxies for mTLS, retries, metrics, tracing.
The Indian initiative for promoting electric vehicle adoption is called ________ India.
- ETL
- FAME
- PTES
- IN-SPACe
Answer: FAME
FAME provides demand incentives for EVs and charging infrastructure.
Which fund provides risk capital to deep tech startups in strategic sectors?
- Fund of Funds for Startups
- NIDHI-PRAYAS
- Both A and B
- Neither
Answer: Both A and B
FFS invests in AIFs; NIDHI-PRAYAS funds prototyping. Both support strategic sector innovation.
The program that supports rural innovation through technology is called Digital ________ Initiative.
- Canary
- Village
- Tree / Acyclic Graph
- Reversibility / Recoverability
Answer: Village
Digital Village Initiative promotes rural startups: CSCs for service delivery, agri-tech incubators.
Which framework provides guidelines for securing IoT deployments?
- NIST IR 8259
- ETSI EN 303 645
- Both A and B
- Neither
Answer: Both A and B
NIST IR 8259 and ETSI EN 303 645 provide IoT security baselines: secure boot, updates, data protection.
The international organization that develops global internet standards is called Internet ________.
- Public Interest / Common Good
- Engineering Task Force / IETF
- Indigenization / Self-Reliance
- Graphene
Answer: Engineering Task Force / IETF
IETF develops voluntary internet standards: TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP. Multi-stakeholder model.
The concept of 'cyber sovereignty' emphasizes national control over internet infrastructure and data flows.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Cyber sovereignty drives policies: data localization, domestic infrastructure, indigenous standards.
Which DeFi risk arises from impermanent loss when providing liquidity to volatile trading pairs?
- Impermanent Loss
- Smart Contract Risk
- Oracle Manipulation
- All of these
Answer: Impermanent Loss
Impermanent loss occurs when token prices diverge, reducing value vs holding tokens. Critical risk for liquidity providers.
The CBDC feature that enables programmable subsidies with usage restrictions is called Smart Contracts.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Programmable CBDC enables conditional transfers for specific goods/services.
The practice of using renewable energy for data center operations is called ________ Computing.
- Multi-Task
- Reinforcement
- Publish-Subscribe / Message Queue
- Green
Answer: Green
Green computing combines renewable energy, efficiency measures, sustainable hardware for low-carbon IT.
The frequency band that offers best building penetration for mobile satellite services is ________-band.
- L
- UNIQUE
- PAHAL/MyLPG
- NavIC
Answer: L
L-band has longer wavelength enabling better penetration through buildings, foliage, weather.
In-situ resource utilization enables production of rocket fuel from lunar water ice.
- True
- False
Answer: True
ISRU extracts and processes lunar materials for propellant production, enabling sustainable exploration.