Question

What is the purpose of the CETI program?

a. to listen for disturbances in the earth's crust
b. to listen for unlawful broadcasts from rogue nations
c. to listen for signals from outer space
d. to listen for sounds emitted from the ocean

Answer 1

The purpose of the CETI program is c. to listen for signals from outer space. CETI stands for "Communication with ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence", and is a program dedicated to the search for extraterrestrial beings and intelligence. It mainly listens to sounds emitted from outer space, and analyzes/deciphers them in case they are part of another civilization.