Digital Logic Circuits and Components - logic gates, map simplifications, combinational circuits, flip-flops, sequential circuits, decoders, multiplexers, registers, counters, memory unit - One Line Questions
1.
What is the output of an XOR gate when both inputs are the same (both 0 or both 1)? —
0
2.
What is the output of a 2-to-4 decoder with inputs A=1, B=0? —
0100
3.
A 4-input multiplexer requires how many select lines? —
2
4.
What is the minimum number of NAND gates required to implement a basic NOT gate? —
1
5.
In a 3-to-8 decoder, how many output lines are there? —
8
6.
For a 3-variable K-map, how many cells are there? —
8
7.
What is the modulus of a counter that counts from 0 to 9 and then resets? —
10
8.
In Boolean algebra, the expression A + A' equals: —
1
9.
The Boolean expression F = A + A' is equivalent to: —
1
10.
The simplification of the Boolean expression F = (A + B)(A' + C) using Boolean algebra is: —
AC + A'B
11.
Which logic gate has an output that is the inverse of its input? —
NOT
12.
Which logic gate has an output that is true if and only if exactly one of its inputs is true? —
XOR
13.
Which logic gate has an output that is true if any of its inputs is true? —
OR
14.
A basic SR latch can be constructed using which type of gates? —
NAND gates or NOR gates
15.
Which basic logic gate produces a high output only when all of its inputs are high? —
AND gate
16.
Which logic gate produces a low output only when all of its inputs are high? —
NOR gate
17.
Which Boolean algebra theorem states that A + AB = A? —
Absorption Law
18.
Which type of sequential circuit uses the output of one or more flip-flops as input to other flip-flops? —
Synchronous sequential circuit
19.
A ring counter is a type of: —
Shift register
20.
The Boolean expression A + A'B = A + B is an example of: —
Absorption Law
21.
What is the primary difference between a flip-flop and a latch? —
Flip-flops are edge-triggered, while latches are level-sensitive.
22.
A NAND gate is considered a universal gate because: —
It can be used to construct any other logic gate.
23.
A T flip-flop exhibits toggle behavior when: —
Its T input is 1.
24.
A JK flip-flop can be configured as a T flip-flop by connecting: —
J to K
25.
Which is the most basic type of flip-flop? —
SR flip-flop
26.
What does Karnaugh map (K-map) simplification aim to achieve? —
Minimize the number of product terms and literals in a Boolean expression.
27.
Which type of sequential circuit's output depends only on the current state? —
Moore machine
28.
Which logic gate is equivalent to a NOT gate followed by an AND gate? —
NAND
29.
What is the state of a JK flip-flop when J=1 and K=1? —
Toggle
30.
A decoder circuit typically has: —
One input and multiple outputs.
31.
A serial-in, serial-out shift register is used for: —
Time delay of data.
32.
What is the main memory unit in a CPU responsible for? —
Storing instructions and data currently being processed.
33.
Which type of counter uses a clock signal that is applied to all flip-flops simultaneously? —
Synchronous counter
34.
A binary counter that counts in a specific sequence, not necessarily in a natural binary order, is called a: —
Custom sequence counter
35.
Which type of memory unit is typically volatile and loses its data when power is turned off? —
RAM (Random-Access Memory)
36.
Which of the following is an example of a combinational circuit? —
Full Adder
37.
Which of the following is NOT a type of flip-flop? —
Multiplexer
38.
What is the characteristic difference between a SR flip-flop and a D flip-flop? —
D flip-flop has a single input that determines the next state, SR flip-flop has two.
39.
Which flip-flop is known for its 'no change' condition? —
JK flip-flop when J=0, K=0
40.
Which type of memory is non-volatile and retains data even when power is off? —
ROM
41.
A ripple counter is also known as: —
Asynchronous counter
42.
What is the primary role of a clock signal in synchronous sequential circuits? —
To synchronize state changes across all flip-flops.
43.
What is the purpose of a register in a computer system? —
To temporarily store binary data.
44.
What is the essential function of a memory unit in a digital system? —
To store binary information.
45.
What is the primary function of a multiplexer (MUX)? —
To select one of several input lines and route it to a single output line.
46.
What is the function of a demultiplexer (DEMUX)? —
To route a single input line to one of several output lines, based on select inputs.
47.
A half adder can add: —
Two single bits.
48.
The simplification of F = ABC + A'BC using K-map would involve grouping: —
Two adjacent cells.
49.
A full adder circuit has: —
Three inputs (A, B, Carry-in) and two outputs (Sum, Carry-out).
50.
A shift register that can shift data in both left and right directions is called a: —
Bidirectional shift register