GK Question

technology hard true_false

Quantum supremacy means quantum computers can solve all problems faster than classical computers.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: False

Quantum supremacy (demonstrated by Google in 2019) means a quantum computer solved a specific, contrived problem faster than the best classical supercomputer. It does NOT mean quantum computers are universally superior. Most practical problems still favor classical computers. Quantum advantage (practical usefulness) remains a research goal.

Topic Quantum Computing
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