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DARPA: Pioneering Technological Advancements
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DARPA: Pioneering Technological Advancements

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What was DARPA's primary mission when it was established in 1958?

  • To pioneer GPS technology
  • To develop the internet
  • To explore materials science
  • To prevent strategic surprises from foreign adversaries (correct)
  • Which of the following technologies is NOT credited as a pioneering innovation of DARPA?

  • GPS technology
  • Autonomous vehicles
  • The internet (originally ARPANET)
  • Artificial intelligence (correct)
  • What is the typical duration of DARPA's projects?

  • 5-10 years
  • 3-5 years (correct)
  • Ongoing, with no set timeframe
  • 1-2 years
  • Which of the following statements best describes DARPA's operating model?

    <p>DARPA operates on a project-based model, where program managers are empowered to explore high-risk, high-reward ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of DARPA's approach to innovation?

    <p>It fosters an environment of innovation unburdened by the fear of failure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor that contributes to DARPA's agility and ability to adapt to changing technological landscapes?

    <p>Its short-term, typically 3-5 year project timeframes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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