Digital logic circuits and components: logic gates, Boolean algebra, map simplifications, combinational and sequential circuits, flip-flops, registers and counters, memory unit. - One Line Questions
1.
What is the Boolean expression for the NAND gate with inputs A and B? —
(A . B)'
2.
In Boolean algebra, the expression A + A' is equal to: —
1
3.
The expression A + 0 is equivalent to: —
A
4.
The expression A . 1 is equivalent to: —
A
5.
A T flip-flop toggles its output when the T input is: —
1
6.
A BCD counter counts from: —
0 to 9
7.
What is the minimum number of NAND gates required to implement an AND gate? —
2
8.
What is the maximum number of states a 3-bit counter can represent? —
8
9.
What is the Boolean expression for an OR gate with inputs A and B? —
A + B
10.
A synchronous counter has: —
All flip-flops triggered by the same clock pulse
11.
What is a ripple counter? —
An asynchronous counter where the output of one flip-flop clocks the next
12.
De Morgan's theorem states that (A + B)' is equivalent to: —
A' . B'
13.
Which gate is considered a universal gate, meaning any other logic gate can be constructed using only this type? —
NAND gate
14.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a synchronous sequential circuit? —
All flip-flops triggered by a common clock
15.
A half-adder circuit adds two bits and produces a sum and a: —
Carry-out
16.
A full-adder circuit adds three bits (two input bits and a carry-in) and produces a sum and a: —
Carry-out
17.
A flip-flop is a type of: —
Sequential circuit
18.
Which Boolean algebra property states that A + (B + C) = (A + B) + C? —
Associative Property
19.
Which Boolean algebra property states that A . (B + C) = (A . B) + (A . C)? —
Distributive Property
20.
A shift register can be used to: —
Both (a) and (b)
21.
A combinational circuit's output depends only on its: —
Current input
22.
A sequential circuit's output depends on its: —
Current input and current state
23.
Which type of flip-flop avoids the indeterminate state of an SR flip-flop by having J and K inputs connected together? —
JK flip-flop
24.
A counter is a sequential circuit that goes through a predetermined sequence of states upon the application of: —
Clock pulses
25.
A multiplexer (MUX) is a combinational circuit that selects one of several input lines and routes it to a single output line. The selection is controlled by: —
Select lines
26.
A demultiplexer (DEMUX) performs the reverse operation of a multiplexer. It takes a single input and routes it to one of several output lines, controlled by: —
Select lines
27.
Which of the following is an example of a sequential circuit? —
Flip-flop
28.
Which of the following is a type of RAM that uses latches to store each bit? —
SRAM
29.
Which type of flip-flop is sensitive to the rising edge of the clock pulse? —
Edge-triggered D flip-flop
30.
Which logic gate produces an output of 1 only if all of its inputs are 1? —
AND gate
31.
Which logic gate outputs 0 if either input is 0, and 1 only if both inputs are 1? —
AND gate
32.
The NOT gate is also known as an inverter because it: —
Outputs the complement of the input
33.
What is the characteristic equation for a JK flip-flop? —
Q(t+1) = JQ' + J'Q
34.
What does ROM stand for? —
Read Only Memory
35.
What does RAM stand for? —
Random Access Memory
36.
Which type of memory is volatile and loses its data when power is turned off? —
RAM (Random Access Memory)
37.
A decoder circuit takes a binary input and activates one of its multiple output lines based on the input value. It is a type of: —
Combinational circuit
38.
An encoder circuit performs the reverse function of a decoder. It takes multiple inputs and produces a binary code representing the active input. It is a type of: —
Combinational circuit
39.
What does the Karnaugh map (K-map) method simplify? —
Combinational circuits
40.
Which of the following is an example of a combinational circuit? —
Adder
41.
An SR latch with S=1 and R=1 results in an invalid or indeterminate state for: —
SR latch
42.
Which type of RAM requires periodic refreshing to maintain its data? —
DRAM
43.
Which memory type uses transistors and capacitors to store data? —
DRAM
44.
Which memory type is generally faster and more expensive per bit than DRAM? —
SRAM
45.
Which type of memory is non-volatile and retains its data even when power is off? —
ROM (Read-Only Memory)
46.
What is a 'state' in the context of sequential circuits? —
The current values stored in the flip-flops
47.
What is the main function of a register? —
To store a group of bits
48.
What is the primary function of a clock signal in sequential circuits? —
To synchronize state changes
49.
What is the purpose of a 'preset' or 'clear' input on a flip-flop? —
To asynchronously set or reset the flip-flop's state
50.
A D flip-flop is also known as a: —
Delay flip-flop