DARPA: Pioneering Technological Advancements

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App

Questions and Answers

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. (D)</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. (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser