CCSP · Question #329
Which theoretical technology would allow superposition of physical states to increase both computing capacity and encryption keyspace? Response:
The correct answer is B. Quantum computing. Quantum computing is a theoretical technology that leverages quantum-mechanical phenomena like superposition and entanglement to significantly increase computing capacity and cryptographic keyspace.
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Which theoretical technology would allow superposition of physical states to increase both computing capacity and encryption keyspace? Response:
Options
- AAll-or-nothing-transform with Reed-Solomon (AONT-RS)
- BQuantum computing
- CFiligree investment
- DSharding
How the community answered
(26 responses)- B92% (24)
- C4% (1)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
Quantum computing is a theoretical technology that leverages quantum-mechanical phenomena like superposition and entanglement to significantly increase computing capacity and cryptographic keyspace.
AONT-RS is a data dispersal and cryptographic technique, not a computing paradigm that uses superposition.
Quantum computing utilizes the principles of superposition and entanglement, allowing quantum bits (qubits) to exist in multiple states simultaneously, which exponentially increases processing capabilities and the complexity of potential encryption keys.
Filigree investment is not a recognized technology or concept in computing or cryptography.
Sharding is a database partitioning technique for scaling, not a computing technology leveraging quantum states.
Concept tested: Quantum computing principles
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