Digital Electronics

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Digital Electronics
1. The resolution of an n bit DAC with a maximum input
of 5 V is 5 mV. The value of n is
A.8
B.9
C.10
D.11
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
1000 = 5 or N = 10.
2. 2's complement of binary number 0101 is
A.1011 B.1111
C.1101 D.1110
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
1's complement of 0101 is 1010 and 2's complement is
1010+1 = 1011.
3. An OR gate has 4 inputs. One input is high and the
other three are low. Theoutput
A. is low
B. is high
C. is alternately high and low
D. may be high or low depending on relative magnitude
of inputs
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
In OR any input high means high output.
4. Decimal number 10 is equal to binary number
A.1110 B.1010
C.1001 D.1000
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
1010 = 8 + 2 = 10 in decimal.
5. Both OR and AND gates can have only two inputs.
A.True B.False
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Any number of inputs are possible.
6. A device which converts BCD to seven segment is
called
A. encoder
B. decoder
C. multiplexer
D. none of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Decoder converts binary/BCD to alphanumeric.
7. In 2's complement representation the number
11100101 represents the
decimal number
A.+37 B.-31
C.+27 D.-27
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A = 11100101. Therefore A = 00011010 and A' = A + 1
= 00011011 = 16
+ 8 + 2 + 1 = 27. Therefore A = -27.
8. A decade counter skips
A. binary states 1000 to 1111
B. binary states 0000 to 0011
C. binary states 1010 to 1111
D. binary states 1111 to higher
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A decade counter counts from 0 to 9. It has 4 flip-flops.
The states skipped
are 10 to 15 or 1010 to 1111.
9. BCD input 1000 is fed to a 7 segment display through
a BCD to 7 segment decoder/driver. The segments which
will lit up are
A. a, b, d
B. a, b, c
C. all
D. a, b, g, c, d
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
1000 equals decimal 8 Therefore all segments will lit up.
10. A ring counter with 5 flip flops will have
A. 5 states
B. 10 states
C. 32 states
D. infinite states
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
No answer description available for this question. Let us
discuss.
11. For the gate in the given figure the output will be
A. 0
B. 1
C. A
D. A
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
If A = 0, Y = 1 and A = 1, Y = 0 Therefore Y = A.
12. In the expression A + BC, the total number of
minterms will be
A.2 B.3
C.4 D.5
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The min terms are ABC + ABC + AB C + ABC + ABC.
13. The circuit in the given figure is
A. positive logic OR gate
B. negative logic OR gate
C. negative logic AND gate
D. positive logic AND gate
Answer: Option B
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Explanation:
Since V(1) is lower state than V(0) it is a negative logic
circuit. Since
diodes are in parallel, it is an OR gate.
14. Which of the following is non-saturating?
A. TTL
B. CMOS
C. ECL
D. Both (a) and (b)
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Since it is non-saturating, ECL has low propagation
delay.
15. The number of digits in octal system is
A.8 B.7
C.9 D.10
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The octal system has 8 digits 0 to 7.
16. The access time of a word in 4 MB main memory is
100 ms. The access
time of a word in a 32 kb data cache memory is 10 ns.
The average data
cache bit ratio is 0.95. The efficiency of memory access
time is
A. 9.5 ns
B. 14.5 ns
C. 20 ns
D. 95 ns
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Access time = 0.95 x 10 + 0.05 x 100.
17. The expression Y = pM (0, 1, 3, 4) is
A. POS
B. SOP
C. Hybrid
D. none of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
18. An 8 bit DAC has a full scale output of 2 mA and full
scale error of 0.5%.
If input is 10000000 the range of outputs is
A. 994 to 1014 A
B. 990 to 1020 A
C. 800 to 1200 A
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
10000000 = 128, 11111111 = 255
If there is no error, output = = 1004A.
Maximum error =
Hence range of output 994 to 1014 A.
19. Decimal 43 in hexadecimal and BCD number system

is respectively.
A. B2, 01000011
B. 2B, 01000011
C. 2B, 00110100
D. B2, 01000100
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
(43)10 = (2B)16
(43)10 = (01000011)2 .
20. The circuit of the given figure realizes the function
A. Y = (A + B) C + DE
B. Y = A + B + C + D + E
C. AB + C +DE
D. AB + C(D + E)
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
or
Y = (A + B)C + DE.
21. An AND gate has two inputs A and B and one inhibit
input 3, Output is 1 if
A. A = 1, B = 1, S = 1
B. A = 1, B = 1, S = 0
C. A = 1, B = 0, S = 1
D. A = 1, B = 0, S = 0
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
All AND inputs must be 1 and inhibit 0 for output to be 1.
22. The greatest negative number which can be stored
is 8 bit computer using
2's complement arithmetic is
A. - 256
B. - 128
C. - 255
D. - 127
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
LLiikkee SShhaarree
- Alexander Pope
Section 23
Section 24
"Act well your part; there
all honor lies."
The largest negative number is 1000 0000 = -128.
23. A JK flip flop has tpd= 12 ns. The largest modulus of
a ripple counter using
these flip flops and operating at 10 MHz is
A.16 B.64
C.128 D.256
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Number of flip-flops = = 8.333 say 8
Modulus = 28 = 256.
24. The basic storage element in a digital system is
A. flip flop
B. counter
3
C. multiplexer
D. encoder
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Storing can be done only in memory and flip-flop is a
memory element.
25. In a ripple counter,
A. whenever a flip flop sets to 1, the next higher FF
toggles
B. whenever a flip flop sets to 0, the next higher FF
remains unchanged
C. whenever a flip flop sets to 1, the next higher FF
faces race condition
D. whenever a flip flop sets to 0, the next higher FF
faces race condition
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
In a ripple counter the effect ripples through the counter.
26. A 12 bit ADC is used to convert analog voltage of 0
to 10 V into digital.
The resolution is
A. 2.44 mV
B. 24.4 mV
C. 1.2 V
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
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27. For the truth table of the given figure Y =
A. A + B + C
B. A + BC
C. A
D. B
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Y = A B C + A B C + AB C + A B C = A B (C + C) + A B
(C + C) = A B + AB
= B(A + A) = B.
28. A full adder can be made out of
A. two half adders
B. two half adders and a OR gate
C. two half adders and a NOT gate
D. three half adders
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
29. If the functions w, x, y, z are as follows.
w = R + PQ + RS ,
x = PQR S + PQR S + PQ R S
Then
A. w = z x = z
B. w = z, x = y
C. w = y
D. w = y = z
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Use k-map, then it will be easy.
30. The output of a half adder is

A. SUM
B. CARRY
C. SUM and CARRY
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
31. Minimum number of 2-input NAND gates required to
implement the
function F = (x + y) (Z + W) is
A.3 B.4
C.5 D.6
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
F = (x + y) (z + w) = xy.(z + w)
= xyz + xyw
= minimum no. of 2 input NAND gate.
32. Which device has one input and many outputs?
A. Multiplexer
B. Demultiplexer
C. Counter
D. Flip flop
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Demultiplexer takes data from one line and directs it to
any of its N output
depending on the status of its select lines.
33. A carry look ahead adder is frequently used for
addition because
A. it costs less
B. it is faster
C. it is more accurate
D. is uses fewer gates
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
In look ahead carry adder the carry is directly derived
from the gates
when original inputs are being added. Hence the
addition is fast. This
process requires more gates and is costly.
34. The counter in the given figure is
A. Mod 3
B. Mod 6
C. Mod 8
D. Mod 7
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
When counter is 110 the counter resets. Hence mod 6.
35. In register index addressing mode the effective
address is given by
A. index register value
B. sum of the index register value and the operand
C. operand
D. difference of the index register value and the operand
4
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
4 = 22, in up scaling digit will be shifted by two bit in
right direction.
36. 7BF16 = __________ 2
A. 0111 1011 1110
B. 0111 1011 1111
C. 0111 1011 0111
D. 0111 1011 0011
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
7BF16 = 7 x 162 + 11 x 161 + 15 x 160 = 1983 in
decimal = 0111 1011
1111 in binary.
37. For the minterm designation Y = m (1, 3, 5, 7) the
complete expression
is
A. Y = A BC + A B C
B. Y = A B C + A B C + ABC + A BC
C. Y = A B C + A B C + ABC + A BC
D. Y = A B C + ABC + A BC + A BC
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Decimal number 1 = binary number 001 = A BC Decimal
number 7 =
binary number 111= ABC, Decimal number 3 = binary
number 011= ABC
Decimal number 5 = binary number 101= ABC . Hence
result.
38. Zero suppression is not used in actual practice.
A.True B.False
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Zero suppression is commonly used.
39. A counter type A/D converter contains a 4 bit binary
ladder and a counter
driven by a 2 MHz clock. Then conversion time
A. 8 sec
B. 10 sec
C. 2 sec
D. 5 sec
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
40. The hexadecimal number (3E8)16 is equal to
decimal number
A.1000 B.982
C.768 D.323
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
3 x 162 + 14 x 161 + 8 = 1000.
41. The number of distinct Boolean expression of 4
variables is
A.16 B.256
C.1024 D.65536
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
22n = 224 = 216 .
42. The fixed count that should be used so that the
output register will
represent the input for a 6 bit dual slope A/D converter
uses a reference of
-6v and a 1 MHz clock. It uses a fixed count of 40
(101000).
A.000110 B.0010
C.1111 D.011101
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
43. For the K map in the given figure the simplified
Boolean expression is
A. A C + A D + ABC
B. A C + A D + ABC
C. A C + A D + ACD
D. A C + A D + AB C
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
44. A memory system of size 16 k bytes is to be
designed using memory chips
which have 12 address lines and 4 data lines each. The
number of such
chips required to design the memory system is
A.2 B.4
C.8 D.18
Answer: Option C
45. In a 7 segment display, LEDs b and c lit up. The
decimal number displayed
is
A.9 B.7
C.3 D.1
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
46. AB + AB =
A.B B.A
C.1 D.0
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
AB + AB = A(B + B) = A . 1 = A.
47. In a BCD to 7 segment decoder the minimum and
maximum number of
outputs active at any time is
A. 2 and 7
B. 3 and 7
C. 1 and 6
D. 3 and 6
Answer: Option A
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Explanation:
Minimum number of outputs when input is decimal 1
and maximum
number of outputs when input is decimal 8.
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48. A three state switch has three outputs. These are
A. low, low and high
B. low, high, high
C. low. floating, low
D. low, high, floating
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Third state is floating.
49. Maxterm designation for A + B + C is
A.M0 B.M1
C.M3 D.M4
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A + B + C = 000 = M0 .
50. 1's complement of 11100110 is
A.00011001 B.10000001
C.00011010 D.00000000
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Replace 1 by 0 and 0 by 1.
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1.Assertion (A): A demultiplexer can be used as a
decoder.
Reason (R): A demultiplexer can be built by using AND
gates only.
A. Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation
of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct
explanation of A
C. A is true, R is false
D. A is false, R is true
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Demultiplexer requires NOT gates also in addition to
AND gates.
2.
Assertion (A): The output of a NOR gate is equal to the
complement of OR
of input variables.
Reason (R): A XOR gate is a universal gate.
of A
explanation of A
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
XOR gate is not a universal gate.
3. The number of bits in ASCII is
A.12 B.10
C.9 D.7
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
ASCII is a 7 bit code.
4. 4 bit 2's complement representation of a decimal
number is 1000. The
number is
A. + 8
B. 0
C. - 7
D. - 8
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
(a) and (d) both are option, But there is meaning to
represent a positive
number in 2's complement form, we take complement
representation for
negative number only. Therefore most appropriate
number is "-8".
5. In a D latch
A. data bit D is fed to S input and D to R input
B. data bit D is fed to R input and D to S input
C. data bit D is fed to both R and S inputs
D. data bit D is not fed to any input
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
6. A 4 : 1 multiplexer requires __________ data select line.
A.1 B.2
C.3 D.4
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
22 = 4. Hence 2 select lines.
7. The number of unused states in a 4 bit Johnson
counter is
A.2 B.4
C.8 D.12
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Total state = 2n = 24 = 16
Used state = 2n = 2 x 4 = 8
Unused state = 16 - 8 = 8.
8. It is desired to display the digit 7 using a seven
segment display. The LEDs
to be turned on are
A. a, b, c
B. b, c, d
C. c, d, e
D. a, b, d
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
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9. For a MOD-12 counter, the FF has a tpd = 60 ns The
NAND gate has a tpd of
25 n sec. The clock frequency is
A. 3.774 MHz
B. > 3.774 MHz
C. < 3.774 MHz
D. 4.167 MHz
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
For a proper working, the clock period should be equal
to or greater than
tpd = Mod 12 - 4FFs = 4 x 60 = 240 nsec.
Total tpd = 240 + 25 = 265 nsec.
= fc and fc = 3.774 MHz.
10. 1001012 is equal to decimal number
A.47 B.37
C.21 D.17
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
32 + 4 + 1 = 37 in decimal.
11. A Karnaugh map with 4 variables has
A. 2 cells
B. 4 cells
C. 8 cells
D. 16 cells
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
24= 16.
12. An 8 bit data is to be entered into a parallel in
register. The number of
clock pulses required is
A.8 B.4
C.2 D.1
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
In a parallel in register only one pulse is needed to enter
data.
13. Which of the following is error correcting code?
A.EBCDIC B.Gray
C.Hamming D.ASCII
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Hamming code is widely used for error correction.
14. A universal shift register can shift
A. from left to right
B. from right to left
C. both from left to right and right to left
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Both left to right and right to left operations are possible
in universal shift
register.
15. Available multiplexer IC package can have a

maximum of 8 inputs.
A.True B.False
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
16 : 1 1C multiplexer is also available.
16. A16 X 216 __________ .
A.1616 B.1516
C.1416 D.1316
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A16 = 10, 216 = 2, 10 x 2 = 20 in decimal = 14 in
hexadecimal.
17. For the binary number 11101000, the equivalent
hexadecimal number is
A. F 9
B. F 8
C. E 9
D. E 8
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
11 01000 = 128 + 64 + 32 + 8 = 232 in decimal = E 8
in hexadecimal.
18. AECF16 + 15ACD16 = __________ .
A.C47BB16 B.C47BE16
C.A234F16 D.A111116
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Convert to decimal, add and change the result to
hexadecimal.
19. A XOR gate has inputs A and B and output Y. Then
the output equation is
A. Y = AB
B. Y = AB + A B
C. Y = A B + A B
D. Y = A B + A B
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
XOR gate recognises odd number of 1's.
20. Wired AND connection can be used in TTL with totem
pole output.
A.True B.False
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
F, No it cannot be used.
21. The Boolean expression for the circuit of the given
figure
A. A {F + (B + C) (D + E)}
B. A [F + (B + C) (DE)]
C. A + F + (B + C) (D + E)]
D. A [F + (BC) (DE)]
Answer: Option A
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Explanation:
B and C in parallel give B + C. Similarly D and E in
parallel give D + E. (B +
C) in series with (D + E) give (B + C) (D + E). Since F is
in parallel we get F
+ (B + C) (D + E). Finally A is in series. Therefore we get
A[F + (B + C) (D
+ E)].
22. What will be BCD number when the output is 0.37 V?
A.00110111 B.10110111
C.11001000 D.01001000
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
BCD number is (00110111).
23. The first machine cycle of an instruction is always
A. a memory read cycle
B. a fetch cycle
C. a input/output read cycle
D. a memory write cycle
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Fetch cycle is always first machine cycle.
24. A counter has N flip flops. The total number of states
are
A. N
B. 2 N
C. 2N
D. 4 N
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
One flip-flop means 2 states and N flip-flops means 2N
states.
25. Out of S, R, J, K, Preset, Clear inputs to flip flops, the
synchronous inputs
are
A. S, R, J, K only
B. S, R, Preset, Clear only
C. Preset, Clear only
D. S, R only
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Preset and clear inputs are not applied in any fixed
sequence.
26. The Boolean expression A B is equivalent to
A. AB + AB
B. AB + AB
C. B
D. A
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A B = AB + AB
27. Which of these are two state devices?
A. Lamp
B. Punched card
C. Magnetic tape
D. All of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
28. What will be minimum conversion rate in 6 bit dual
slope A/D converter
uses a reference of -6v and a 1 MHz clock. It uses a fixed
count of 40
(101000).
A.9000 B.9259
C.1000 D.1000
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Minimum conversion rate .
29. The minimum number of NAND gates required to
implement the Boolean
function A +AB + ABC is equal to
A.0 B.1
C.4 D.7
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A + AB +A B C = A + AB ( 1 + C) = A + AB = A(1 + B) =
A.
30. For the K map of the given figure, the simplified
A. A C + A D + ABC
B. A B D + BC
C. A C D + AC
D. A C D + AC + BC
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
31. The dual of A + [B + (AC)] + D is
A. A + [(B (A + C))] + D
B. A [B + AC] D
C. A + [B (A + C)] D
D. A [B (A + C)] D
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
In taking dual OR is replaced by AND and vice versa.
32. A divide by 78 counter can be obtained by
A. 6 numbers of mod-13 counters
B. 13 numbers of mod-6 counters
C. one mod-13 counter followed by mod-6 counter
D. 13 number of mod-13 counters
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Modulus 13 x modulus 6 = modulus 78.
33. The initial state of MOD-16 down counter is 0110.
What state will it be
after 37 clock pulses?
A.Indeterminate B.0110
C.0101 D.0001
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A mod-16 counter goes through 16 states in one cycle of
16 Pulses.
It complete 2 cycles in 32 Pulses.
In the rest 5 Pulses, it moves down from 0110 = 610 510 = 110 or
(001)2 .
34. The number of address lines in EPROM 4096 x 8 is
A.2 B.4
C.8 D.12
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
212 = 4096.
35. If the inputs to a 3 bit binary adder are 1112 and
1112, the output will be
1102
A.True B.False
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
111 + 111 = 1110.
36. Which display device resembles vacuum tube?
A. LED
B. LCD
C. VF
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
It is similar to triode.
37. The number of inputs and outputs of a full adder are
A. 3 and 2 respectively
B. 2 and 3 respectively
C. 4 and 2 respectively
D. 2 and 4 respectively
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Inputs are carry from lower bits and two other bits.
Outputs are SUM and
38. A VF display operates on the principle of a vacuum
diode.
A.True B.False
39. In a 3 input NAND gate, the number of states in
which output is 1 equals
A.8 B.1
C.6 D.5
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Only one input, i.e., A = 1, B = 1 and C = 1 gives low
output.
40. In a mod-12 counter the input clock frequency is 10
kHz. The output
frequency is
A. 0.833 kHz
B. 1.0 kHz
C. 0.91 kHz
D. 0.77 kHz
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Mod-12 counter is divide by 12 counter. Output
frequency = = 0.833
kHz.
41. The total number of input words for 4 input OR gate
is
A.20 B.16
C.12 D.8
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
24 = 16.
42. In digital circuits Schottky transistors are preferred
over normal
transistors because of their
A. lower propagation delay
B. lower power dissipation
C. higher propagation delay
D. higher power dissipation
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Schottky transistors have low switching time and hence
low propagation
delay.
43. A flip flop is a
A. combinational circuit
B. memory element
C. arithmetic element
D. memory or arithmetic element
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
It is a memory element used in digital circuits.
44. A 4 bit parallel type A/D converter uses a 6 volt
reference. How many
comparators are required and what is the resolution in
volts?
A. 0.375 V
B. 15 V
C. 4.5 V
D. 10 V
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
No. of comparators = 2n - 1 = 24 - 1 = 15
.
45. Quantization error occurs in
A. D/A converter
B. A/D converter
C. both D/A and A/D converter
D. neither D/A nor A/D converter
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Analog input can have any value but digital value can
have only 2N
discrete levels (for N bits). Hence quantization error in
A/D conversion.
46. Which of these are universal gates?
A. Only NOR
B. Only NAND
C. Both NOR and NAND
D. NOR, NAND, OR
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Both NAND and NOR are called universal gates.
47. Out of latch and flip flop, which has clock input?
A. Latch only
B. Flip flop only
C. Both latch and flip flop
D. None
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
This the main difference between latch and flip-flop.
Only flip-flop has
48. A mod 4 counter will count
A. from 0 to 4
B. from 0 to 3
C. from any number n to n + 4
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Mod 4 counter has 4 states, 0 to 3.
49. In the given figure shows a 4 bit serial in parallel out
right shift register.
The initial contents as shown are 0110. After 3 clock
pulses the contents
will be
A.0000 B.0101
C.1010 D.1111
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Output of XOR gate is input to register.
50. Which of the following finds application in pocket
calculators?
A. TTL
B. CMOS
C. ECL
D. Both (a) and (c)
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Because of low power consumption CMOS is used in
pocket calculators.
10.
1. The inputs to logic gate are 0. The output is 1. The
gate is
A. NAND or XOR
B. OR or XOR
C. AND or XOR
D. NOR or ExNOR
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
2. In a JK master slave flip flop race condition does not

occur.
A.True B.False
3. State transition table and state transition diagram
form part of design steps for
A. combinational circuits
B. sequential circuits
C. delay circuits
D. all of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
4. Which binary subtraction is incorrect?

A. 100101 100011= 000000
B. 10000000 01000000= 1000000
C. 10111110.1 101011.11= 110010.11
D. 11111111 1111111= 10000000
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
5. Consider the following statements:
1. Race around condition can occur in JK flip flop when
both inputs are 1
2. A flip flop is used to store one bit of information
3. A transparent latch is a D type flip flop
4. Master slave flip flop is used to store two bits of
information
Which of the above are correct?
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1, 3, 4
C. 1, 2, 4
D. 2, 3, 4
Answer: Option D
6. D FF can be used as a
A. differentiator
B. divider circuit
C. delay switch
D. none
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
7. In flip flops the duration of clock pulse is about
A. 3 ns
B. 10 ns
C. 25 ns
10
D. 50 ns
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
8. Which of the following is decimal equivalent of the

binary 1111111?
A.27 B.87
C.127 D.167
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
9. A 555 timer can be used as
A. an astable multivibrator
B. monostable multivibrator
C. frequency Divider only
D. any of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
10. Which of the following statements defines a full
adder?
A. It adds two binary digits and produces their SUM and
CARRY
B. It adds three inputs (two binary digits and a carry)
and produces their SUM and
CARRY
C. It has two inputs and two outputs
D. None of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
11. In 8085 microprocessor, what is the memory word

size?
A. 6 bits
B. 8 bits
C. 12 bits
D. 16 bits
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
12. Which of the following memory is preferred in case

of calculators?
A. Dynamic RAM
B. Dynamic ROM
C. Static ROM
D. Static RAM
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
13. Which device changes parallel data to serial data?
A. Decoder
B. Multiplexer
C. Demultiplexer
D. Flip flop
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
14. A 12 bit ADC is employed to convert an analog
voltage of zero to 10 volts. The
resolution of the ADC is
A. 2.44 mV
B. 24.4 mV
C. 83.3 mV
D. 1.2 V
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
15. Race condition always arises in
A. synchronous circuit
B. asynchronous circuit
C. combinational circuit
D. digital circuit
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
16. The expression Y (A, B, C) = m (1, 3, 5, 6) is to

realized using a multiplexer.
Then
A. use 8 : 1 multiplexer and ground input lines 1, 3, 5, 6
B. use 8 : 1 multiplexer and ground input lines 0, 2, 4, 7
C. use 8 : 1 multiplexer and ground input lines 0, 1, 2, 3
D. use 8 : 1 multiplexer and ground input lines 4, 5, 6, 7
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
17. A microprocessor with a 16 bit address bus is used in
a linear memory selection
configuration. Address bus lines are directly uses as chip
selects of memory chips
with 4 memory chips the maximum addressable
memory space is
A. 64 k
B. 16 k
C. 8 k
D. 4 k
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
18. An I/O processor control the flow of information
between
A. cache memory and I/O devices
B. main memory and I/O devices
C. 1 Two I/O devices
D. cache and main memories
Answer: Option B
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Explanation:
19. The process of entering data into ROM is called
A.writing B.burning
C.decoding D.registering
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
20. Which of the following conversion is incorrect?
A. 2048.0625 = 100000000000.00012
B. 100000011.10012 = 131.562510
C. 1011012 = 458
D. Hexadecimal B6C7 = 4679110
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
21. The output of basic DTL configuration is

A. low when one of the input is high
B. low when all inputs are high
C. high when all inputs are high
D. high when all inputs are low
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
22. Figure shows three pulse train inputs to a 3input
AND gate. Assuming positive logic, the output signal
obtained in figure would be
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
23. The number of flip flops required to construct a
register to store number 10210 in
binary form is
A.2 B.4
C.8 D.10
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
24. Minimum no. of 2 I/P NAND gate required to
implement the Boolean function Z =
ABC, assuming that A, B and C are available is
A.2 B.3
C.5 D.6
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
25. In 8085 microprocessor, which of the following
interrupts is unmaskable interrupts?
A. RST 5.5
B. RST 7.5
C. TRAP
D. INTR
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
26. The 8085 microprocessor is interrupted while
executing MOV instruction at
location 0210 H. What is the location at which contents
of register E are stored.
A. 054 CH
B. 054 DH
C. 054 EH
D. 054 FH
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
27. The amplifier used in bootstrap voltage sweep
should have a gain of
A.+1
B.+
C.1
D.
28. +12 V supply is given to plates a, d, g, and 0 V to
other plates and grid of a VF
display. The plates which will glow are
A. a, d, g
B. b, c, e, f
C. all
D. none
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
29. An interrupt in which the external device supplies its
address as well as the interrupt
is known as
A. vectored interrupt
B. maskable interrupt
C. polled interrupt
D. nonmaskable interrupt
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
30. What is the decimal equivalent of the binary number
shown in fourth row?
A.79 B.97
C.117 D.127
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
31. An instruction used to set the carry flag in a

computer can be classified as
A. data transfer
B. arithmetic
C. Logical
D. program control
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Answer: Option C
Explanation:

Answer: Option A
32. In the assembler, which one of the following is

required for variable name in
symbol table?
A.Addresses B.Values
C.Registers D.Storage
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
38. A hexadecimal odometer displays F52F. The next

reading will be
A. E 52 F
B. E 52 E
C. E 53 F
D. F 53 O
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
33. A monostable multivibrator has

A. no stable state
B. one stable state
C. two stable state
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
39. Which of them has 10 inputs and 4 outputs?

A. Decimal to BCD encoder
B. BCD to decimal decoder
C. Octal to binary encoder
D. All encoders
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
34. Which memory does not require programming

equipment?
A.RAM B.EPROM
C.EEPROM D.UVPROM
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
40. The binary number 0.10110111101 is equal to

hexadecimal number
A.B3A B.B5A
C.B7A D.BA7
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
35. The 8085 microprocessor is interrupted while

executing MOV instruction at
location 0210 H. What is the location at which contents
of register D are stored
A. 054 CH
B. 054 DH
C. 054 EH
D. 054 FH
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
41. Karnaugh map is used to

A. minimise the number of flip flops in a digital circuit
B. minimise the number of gates only in a digital circuit
C. minimise the number of gates and fan in a digital
circuit
D. design gates
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
36. NAND and NOR gates are universal gates.

A.True B.False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
37. The control logic for a binary multiplier is specified
by a states diagram. The state
diagram has four states and two inputs. To implement it
by the sequence register
and decoder method.
A. two flipflop
& 2 x 4 decoder are needed
B. four flipflop
C. two flipflop
D. four flipflop
42. The main advantage of CMOS circuit is

A. high gain
B. high output impedance
C. low power consumption
D. high gain and high output impedance
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
43. Floating gate is fabricated for making MOS
A.ROM B.PROM
C.EPROM D.EAROM
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
44. A 12bit binary counter has the following state. The
octal number represented is
A.677 B.7163
13
C.7128 D.7183
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
45. (1111.11)2 is
A.(1.01)10 B.(0.75)10
C.(15.3)10 D.(15.75)10
Answer: Option D
46. The number of flipflops
required to build a mod19
counter is
A.4 B.5
C.6 D.7
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
47. The number of flipflops
needed to divide the input frequency by 32 is
A.2 B.4
C.5 D.16
Answer: Option C
48. Given two numbers A and B in sign magnitude
representation in an eight bit format
A = 00011110 and B = 10011100 then A B gives
A.10000010 B.00011111
C.10011101 D.11100001
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
49. The 8086 arithmetic instruction work on
1. signed and unsigned numbers
2. ASCII data
3. unpacked BCD data
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
1. selects one of the several inputs and steers it to the

output
2. routes the data from a single input to many outputs
3. converts parallel data into serial data
4. is a combinational circuit
On the above statements which are correct?
A. 1, 2, 4
B. 2, 3, 4
C. 1, 3, 4
D. 1, 2, 3
Answer: Option C
2. In the full adder, denoting Sum by S and carry by C
A. S = 1 when two or more inputs are unity
B. C = 1 when two or more inputs are unity
C. C = 1 when all the inputs are unity
D. S = 1 when all the inputs are unity
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
3. Each term in POS form is called max terms.
A.True B.False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
4. When signed numbers are used in binary arithmetic,
which of the following has
unique representation for zero?
A. Signmagnitude
B. 1's complement
C. 2's complement
D. 9's complement
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
5. Which of the following characteristics is not true for
TTL Logic?
A. Good speed
B. Low power dissipation per gate
C. High cost
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
50. For the K map of the given figure the simplified

A. A + BC
B. A + BC
C. A + B C
D. A + B C
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
6. In 8085 microprocessor, an interrupt service request

is serviced
A. immediately on receipt of request
B. after the execution of the current instruction is
completed
C. at the end of the current machine cycle
D. none
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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1. Consider the followings statements: A multiplier
7. Which interrupts are masked?

A.5.5 B.6.5
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C.7.5 D.None
8. A clock pulse is fed into 3 bit binary down count. The
signal at B output is
A.
B.
C.
D. none of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
9. Assertion (A): A high density IC has more diodes,

transistors and resistors per unit
surface area.
Reason (R): A high density IC can handle high voltages.
of A
explanation of A
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
10. CMOS is extensively used in
A. pocket calculators
B. digital wrist watches
C. satellites
D. all of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
11. The boolean expression for shaded area in the given

figure is
A. AB + AC
B. ABC + ABC
C. ABC + ABC
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
12. 100101.10112 = __________ .
A.115.228 B.115.548
C.215.548 D.100.018
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
13. The given figure shows a Kmap
for a Boolean function. The number of essential
prime implicants is
A.4 B.5
C.6 D.8
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
14. For the logic circuit given, what is the simplified
Boolean function?
A. X = AB + C
B. X = BC + A
C. X = AB + AC
D. X = AC + B
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
15. An XOR gate with 6 variables is as follows A B C
D E F. The number
of minterms in the Boolean expression is
A.6 B.12
C.64 D.32
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
16. Semiconductor ROM's are sometimes preferred to
semiconductor RAM's because
A. ROM's are cheaper than RAMs
B. ROMs are faster
C. ROMs do not require power supply for their operations
D. Programs stored in ROMs cannot be altered either by
the power failure or by the user
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
17. RAMs can be built with bipolar or CMOS transistor
RAMs that are not possible
with bipolar transistors are
A. SRAM
B. SRAM, DRAM
C. DRAM
D. PROM
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
18. RS latch can be built with
A. NOR gates
B. NAND gates
C. NOR or NAND gates
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
19. In Dtype FF, Preset (Pr) and clear (Clr) inputs are
called
A.Synchronous B.Asynchronous
C.Data D.None
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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20. Which memory is available in all technologies?
A.PROM B.EEPROM
C.ROM D.EPROM
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
21. Four MSI TTL 4bit

ripple counters are cascaded to form a 16bit
binary counter. Its
propagation delay is about __________ nanoseconds.
A.70 B.140
C.210 D.280
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
22. The Boolean function A + BC is reduced form of

A. AB + BC
B. AB + ABC
C. (A + B) (A + C)
D. (A + C)B
23. The accuracy of A/D conversion is generally
A.
B. LSB
C.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
24. To convert JK flip flop to D flip flop

A. connect D to both J and K
B. connect D to J directly and D to K through inverter
C. connect D to K directly and D to J through inverter
D. connect D to K and leave J open
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
25. Read cycle is always followed by (during instructions
execution)
A. read cycle
B. write cycle
C. delete signal
D. none of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
26. If tp is the pulse width, t is the propagation delay, T
is period of pulse train then
the following condition can avoid the race around
condition
A. tp = t = T
B. 2tp > t > T
C. tp < t < T
D. tp < t < T
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
27. In a Karnaugh map for an expression having 'don't
care terms' the don't cares can be treated as
A. 0
B. 1
C. 1 or 0
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
28. Which of the following pairs of octal and binary
numbers are not equal?
A. 111 110112 = 7678
B. 1101101012 = 6658
C. 110102 = 38
D. 10101.112 = 25.68
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
29. With a JK master slave flip flop the master is clocked
when the clock is __________ , and the slave is triggered
when the clock is __________ .
A. low, low
B. high, low
C. low, high
D. high, high
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
30. The communicating capacitor reduces turn on time
because
A. it acts as an open circuit
B. it allows maximum base circuit to flow
C. it aids in removing the excess carrier from the base
region
D. none of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
31. The output impedance of a logic pulser is
A. low
B. high
C. may be Low or High
D. can't say
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
32. In a JK flip flop the input J = K = 1 pulse is about
A. set
B. reset
C. no change
D. toggle
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33. In a four variable Karnaugh map, eight adjacent cells
give a
A. two variable term
B. single variable term
C. three variable term
D. four variable term
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
34. Binary 1000 multiplied by binary 1000 gives
A.10000 B.100000
C.1000000 D.10000000
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
35. 111012 x 100012 =
A.111101101 B.111101100
C.11110 D.1100110
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
36. Schmitt trigger can be used as a
A. comparator
B. squarewave
generator
C. flipflop
D. all of these
Answer: Option D
37. Most of the digital computers do not have floating
point
hardware because
A. floating point hardware is costly
B. it is slower than software
C. it is not possible to perform floating point addition by
hardware
D. of not specific reason
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
38. Consider the following statements in connection with
CMOS inverter in figure where both the MOSFET are of
enhancement type and both have a threshold voltage of
2V
statements 1: T1 conducts when vi 2 V
statements 2: T1 is always in saturation when v0 = 0 V
Which of the following is correct?
A. Only statement 1 is true
B. Only statement 2 is true
C. Both the statement are true
D. Both the statements are false
Answer: Option A
39. The number of FF required for a divide by 12 circuit
is
A.16 B.12
C.8 D.4
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
40. In sign magnitude numbers,

A. the leading bit stands for the sign
B. the leading bit is part of the magnitude
C. the leading bit is always 0
D. the leading bit is always 1
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
41. In order to enable RST 5.5, RST 6.5 and RST 7.5
interrupts, which of the following
instructions are needed?
A. El only
B. SIM only
C. El and SIM only
D. None
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
42. Digital technologies being used nowadays
are
A. DTL and EMOS
B. TTL, ECL, CMOS and RTL
C. TTL, ECL and CMOS
D. TTL, ECL. CMOS and DTL
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
43. A seven bit code (even parity) 1111101 may have
error. The correct code is
A.1111101 B.1111111
C.0101011 D.1100011
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
44. A/D parallel converter is also called flash converter.
A.True B.False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
45. Square root of 4 is
A.(16)16 B.(2)2
C.(8)16 D.(5)16
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
46. Periodic recharging of the memory cells at regular
intervals of 3 to 8 millisecond is
required in a
A. ROM
B. Static RAM
C. Dynamic RAM
D. PLA
Answer: Option C
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Explanation:
47. The frequency of the driving network connected
between pins 1 and 2 of a 8085
chip must be
A. equal to the desired clock frequency
B. twice the desired clock frequency
C. four times the desired clock frequency
D. eight times the desired clock frequency
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
48. Assertion (A): Divide64 counter is a Mod64 counter
and divides the input frequency by 64
Reason (R): A Mod 64 counter can be obtained by
cascading Mod 16 and Mod 4 counters.
of A
explanation of A
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
49. In number system e.g. 6, a decade counter has to
recycle to 0 at the sixth count.
Which of the connections indicate below will realize this
resetting? (a logic 0 at
the R inputs resets the counters)
A.
B.
C.
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
50. In 8085 microprocessor, in order to enable INTR
interrupt, which of the following
instruction are needed?
A. EI only
B. SIM only
C. El and SIM both
D. None
Answer: Option A
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1. A Read/Write memory chip has a capacity of 64 k
bytes. Assuming separate data and
address line and availability of chip enable signal, what
is the minimum number of
pins required in the IC chip?
A.28 B.26
C.24 D.22
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
2. SSI refers to ICs with

A. less than 12 gates on the same chip
B. less than 8 gates on the same chip
C. less than 6 gates on the same chip
D. less than 3 gates on the same chip
3. In 8085, TRAP is
A. always maskable
B. cannot interrupt a service subroutine
C. used for catastrophic events like temporary power
failure
D. lowest priority interrupt
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
4. The simplest register is
A. buffer register
B. shift register
C. controlled buffer register
D. bidirectional register
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
5. The logic realized by the circuit shown in figure
A. F = A C
B. F = A C
C. F = B C
D. F = B C
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
6. The hexadecimal number 5 F is equal to binary
number
A.1010011 B.1011001
C.1010101 D.1011111
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
7. Which of the following methods is used for solving
differential equations
numerically?
A. Runge Kutta method
B. Gauss elimination method
C. Newton Raphson method
D. Any one of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
8. Some ADCs are
1. Parallel
2. Updown
3. Single slope
4. Dual slope
5. Successive approximation
6. Stair step
Out of above which ones do not use DAC?
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A. 1 only
B. 1, 3, 4
C. 1, 2, 3
D. 1, 5, 6
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
9. As compared to TTL, ECL has
A. lower power dissipation
B. lower propagation delay
C. higher propagation delay
D. higher noise margin
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
10. A 16megabit dynamic random access memory
(DRAM) is an integrated circuit capable of storing
__________ characters (bytes).
A. 1048567
B. 16 x 1024 x 106
C. 16 x 106
D. 2.1 x lo6
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
11. What is the gray code word for EXOR
the binary number 101011?
A.101011 B.110101
C.111110 D.011111
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
12. In a positive edge triggered JK flip flop, J = 1, K = 0
and clock pulse is rising Q will
A. be 0
B. be 1
C. show no change
D. toggle
Answer: Option B
13. A 16 bit binary adder has
A. 16 half adders
B. 16 full adders
C. one half adders and 15 full adders
D. 8 half adders and eight full adders
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
14. Digital circuits mostly use
A. Diodes
B. Bipolar transistors
C. Diodes and bipolar transistors
D. Bipolar transistors and FETs
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
15. The contents of stack location after the call

operation will be
A.00000111 B.00001110
C.00001010 D.00001111
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
16. In figure, R = 20K and C = 75 pF. The converter
clock frequency will be
A. 606 Hz
B. 1212 Hz
C. 555 KHz
D. 606 KHz
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
17. If a microcomputer has a 64 K memory what is the
hexadecimal notations for the
first memory location?
A.AAAA B.FFFF
C.AAA0 D.0000
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
18. In the switching circuit, switches A, B have value 0
for OFF, 1 for ON and the
output Y has 0 volts for 1 volts, then the expression for Y
is
A. AB
B. A + B
C. A + B
D. AB
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
19. 2's complement number 00011111 = __________ 10
A.+31 B.31
C.+11 D.11
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
20. In 8085 microprocessor, what is the length of
temporary register?
A. 6 bits
B. 8 bits
C. 12 bits
D. 16 bits
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
21. The problem of current lagging is associated with
A. DCTL gates
B. DTL gates
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C. ECL gates
D. CMOS gates
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
22. In a NOT gate the output is always the opposite of
the input.
A.True B.False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
23. "Microprogramming"
is a technique
A. for programming the microprocessors
B. for writing small programs efficiently
C. for programming the control steps of a computer
D. for programming output/input
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
24. Status register in the 8156 contains information
about
A. the timer
B. the ports
C. both (a) and (b)
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
25. The noise margin of a TTL gate is about
A. 0.2 V
B. 0.4 V
C. 0.6 V
D. 0.8 V
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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26. TTL circuit with active pull up is preferred because of
its suitability for
A. wired AND operation
B. bus operated system
C. wired logic operation
D. reasonable dissipation and speed of operation
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
27. A parity check usually can detect
A. onebitcerror
B. doublebitcerror
C. threebitcerror
D. anybit
error
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
28. Which of the following is 'synchronous'?

A. Half adder
B. Full adder
C. RS flipflop
D. Clocked RS flipflop
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
29. TRAP is __________ whereas RST 7.5, RST 6.5, RST 5.5
are __________ .
A. maskable, nonmaskable
B. maskable, maskable
C. nonmaskable, nonmaskable
D. nonmaskable, maskable
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
30. For a binary half subtractor having two inputs A and
B the correct sets of logical expressions for the outputs
D (A B) And X = Borrow are
A. D = AB + AB, X = AB
B. D = AB AB, X = AB
C. D = AB + AB, X = AB
D. D = AB + A B, X = AB
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
31. In a flipflop with a NAND latch, a low R and a low S

produces
A. active condition
B. inactive condition
C. race condition
D. dead condition
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
32. ECL can be used to high frequencies in the order of
A. 500 kHz
B. 1 MHz
C. 100 MHz
D. 500 MHz
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
33. The output Y of the circuit shown in the figure is
A. (A + B) C + DE
B. AB + C(D + E)
C. (A + B) C + D + E
D. (AB + C) . DE
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
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34. Status register in the 8156 is read with
A. IN 20 H
B. OUT 20 H
C. either (a) or (b)
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
35. Binary 1111 when subtracted from binary 11111 is
A.101110 B.10110
C.10000 D.100010
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
36. Computer virus is a piece of rough software of
unknown origin that
A. copies itself like a breeding germ
B. spreads from one machine to another
C. eats away processing power
D. all of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
37. What is the result for expression (map method)?
ABC + AD + D (B + C) + AC + A D
A. A + D + BC
B. A + D
C. A D + B C
D. A + D + BC
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
38. In a 4 bit full adder how many half adders and OR
gates are required
A. 8 and 4
B. 7 and 4
C. 7 and 3
D. 8 and 3
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
39. Which of the following is not a specification of D/A
and A/D converters?
A.Gain B.Drift
C.Speed D.Accuracy
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
40. Words having 8 bits are to be stored into computer
memory. The number of lines
required for writing into memory are
A.1 B.2
C.4 D.8

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
41. In 8085, to disable the whole interrupt system

(except TRAP)
A. the DI instruction may be used
B. the DO instruction may be used
C. the INTERRUPT instruction may be used
D. the El instruction may be used
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
42. The reason for glitches on the outputs of decoding
gates on a synchronous counteris
A. FFs changing states together
B. FFs changing states one at a time
C. AND gates not functioning properly
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
43. EEPROM is also known as
A. UVPROM
B. EAPROM
C. both UVPROM and EAPROM
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
44. The MOS symbols shown indicates:
1. that it is depletion type
2. that it is enhancement type
3. that it is n channel
4. that it is p channel
5. that electrons flow from D to S
6. that holes flow from D to S
The only true statements are
A. 1, 3, 6
B. 2, 4, 6
C. 1, 3, 5
D. 2, 3, 6
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
45. As compared to TTL, CMOS logic has

A. higher speed of operation
B. higher power dissipation
C. smaller physical size
D. all of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
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46. Decimal number 5436 when converted into 9's
complement will become
A.4356 B.4653
C.4563 D.4655
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A. JK flipflop
B. Master slave JK flipflop
C. T flipflop
D. Dflipflop
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
47. What is output 'Z' of an EXOR

gate, whose all inputs are set at A?
A. Z = A
B. Z = 1
C. Z = 0
D. Z = A
Answer: Option C
48. Minimum number of JK flipflop needed to construct a
BCD counter is
A.2 B.3
C.4 D.5
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
3. In a positive edge triggered D flip flop

A. D input is called direct set
B. Preset is called direct reset
C. Present and clear are called direct set and reset
respectively
D. D input overrides other inputs
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
49. The following switching functions are to be

implemented using a decoder
1. f1 = m (1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 14)
2. f2 = m (2, 5, 9, 15)
3. f3 = m (2, 4, 5, 6, 7)
The minimum configuration of decoder is
A. 2 to 4 line
B. 3 to 8 line
C. 4 to 16 line
D. 5 to 32 line
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
50. For the logic circuit of the given figure the simplified
A. A B
B. A + B
C. AB
D. A + B
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
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1. A buffer is a device that isolates other devices.
Typically a buffer has
A. a high input impedance and a low output impedance
B. a high input impedance as well as output impedance
C. a low input impedance and a high output impedance
D. a low input impedance as well as output impedance
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
2. Which of the following is used as switch?
4. The first contribution to logic was made by

A. George Boole
B. Copernicus
C. Aristotle
D. Shannon
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
5. Average latency time of magnetic tape memory is of
the order of
A. 1 sec
B. 1 msec
C. 1 sec
D. 1 minute
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
6. Which one of the following is loaded in the main
memory by the bootstrap loader?
A. System data
B. User program
C. BIOS
D. Part of DOS
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
7. In a NAND SR latch S = 0, R = 1 then
A. Q = 0
B. Q = 1, Q = 0
C. it is race condition
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
8. Microprocessors find applications in
A. pocket calculators
B. scientific instruments
C. medical equipments
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D. all of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
9. The characteristic equation of flipflop gives the next
state QN + 1 in terms of present state QN and the
inputs. Which one of the following is the characteristic
equation of JK flipflop?
A. QN+1 = JQN + KQN
B. QN+1 = J + KQN
C. QN+1 = KQN + JQN
D. QN+1 = K + JQN
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
10. If we need a device to shut off a few ampere current
in a few nano seconds, the
proper devices is
A.VMOS B.CMOS
C.BJT D.UJT
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
11. The 2732 is 4096 x 8 EPROM. How many address

lines does it have?
A.12 B.24
C.50 D.100
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
12. In a D latch
A. D drives R and D drives S
B. D drives S and D drives R
C. D drives both R and S
D. D drives both R and S
Answer: Option B
13. Fastest memory cell
A. bubble memory
B. core memory
C. semiconductor memory
D. superconductor memory
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
14. A seven bit (even parity) code 0010001 may have
error. The correct code is
A.0010001 B.1110001
C.0011001 D.1111110
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
15. Which of the following represents the decimal form

of binary 0.0111?
A.0.1600 B.0.22728
C.0.9375 D.0.7964
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
16. In a positive edge triggered JK flip flop

A. High J and High K produce inactive state
B. Low J and High K produce inactive state
C. Low J and Low K produce inactive state
D. High J and Low K produce inactive state
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
17. In case of static storage elements
A. information is permanently stored
B. information is to be periodically refreshed
C. information is to be intermittently refreshed
D. information is lost in case power is removed
18. For a microprocessor system using IOmapped
IO the following statement is NOT
true
A. memory space available is greater
B. not all data transfer instructions are available
C. IO and memory address spaces are distinct
D. IO address space is greater
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
19. Which of the following is susceptible to race
condition?
A. RS latch
B. D latch
C. Both R S and D latches
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
20. The density of the dynamic RAM is
A. more than that of static RAM
B. less than that of static RAM
C. equal to that to static RAM
D. equal to or more than that of static RAM
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
21. In 8085 microprocessor, even after a Reset operation
which of the following interrupts remains enabled?
A. INTR
B. RST 5.5
C. RST 7.5
D. TRAP
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
22. A decoder can be used as a demultiplexer.
A.True B.False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
23. ADC 0804 is a
A. dual slope A/D converter
B. single slope A/D converter
C. successive approximation A/D converter
D. either (a) or (b)
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
24. The noise margin of a TTL gate is about
A. 0.2 V
B. 0.4 V
C. 0.6 V
D. 0.8 V
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
25. Assertion (A): BCD code is used in pocket calculators
Reason (R): BCD code is slower than binary.
of A
explanation of A
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
26. In TTL the transistors are driven into and out of

saturation.
A.True B.False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
27. The most commonly used logic family is
A.ECL B.TTL
C.CMOS D.PMOS
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
28. In a JK master slave flip flop
A. master is clocked when clock is low
B. slave is clocked when clock is high
C. master is clocked when clock is high and slave is
clocked when clock is low
D. master is clocked when clock is low and slave is

clocked when clock is high
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
29. The characteristic equation for the next state (Qn+1)
of a JK flip flop is
A. Qn+1 = JQn + KQn
B. Qn+1 = JQn + KQn
C. Qn+1 = JQn + KQn
D. Qn+1 = JQn + KQn
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
30. A semiconductor Read only Memory basically is
A. a combinational logic circuit
B. a set of flipflop memory elements
C. a sequential circuit with flipflops and gates
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
31. A 4 bit counter with four flipflops will count up to
decimal
A.8 B.15
C.31 D.63
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
32. Out of the following memory types, one that is
volatile is
A. ferritecore
B. semiconductor RAM
C. semiconductor ROM
D. magnetic disc
33. A number given in binary as 0101.01 is to be scaled
up 4 times. The scaled up binary is
A.10101 B.01.0101
C.0404.04 D.010.101
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
34. The problem of logic race occurs in
A. SOP functions
B. POS functions
C. Hybrid function
D. SOP and POS functions
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
35. A shift register can be used for all of the following
EXCEPT
A. ring counter
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B. A/D conversion
C. series to parallel conversion
D. generation of delay
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
36. Symbol in the given figure is IEEE symbol for

A.AND B.OR
C.NAND D.NOR
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
37. For a level input sequential circuit
A. output in a level only
B. output is in the pulse form
C. output may be a pulse or a level form
D. none of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
38. In a digital system, the maximum clock frequency
that can be used with
Master/Slave Clocked flipflops
having total propagation delay of 200 sec is
A. 20 MHz
B. 50 MHz
C. 100 MHz
D. 200 MHz
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
39. Which of them contains an organic fluid?
A. LED
B. LCD
C. Both LED and LCD
D. Neither LED nor LCD
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
40. A buffer is
A. always noninverting
B. always inverting
C. inverting or noninverting
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
41. The gate width of a monostable multivibrator is
given by
A. T = 1.1 RC
B. T = 0.693 RC
C. 0.963 RC
D. T = 0.369 RC

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
42. Assertion (A): 2's complement arithmetic is preferred
in digital computers
Reason (R): The hardware required to obtain 2's
complement is simple.
of A
explanation of A
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
43. For the logic circuit of the given figure, Y =
A. A + BC
B. BC
C. AB
D. AB + C
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
44. For edge triggering in flip flops, manufacturers use
A. RC circuit
B. direct coupled design
C. either RC circuit or direct coupled design
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
45. Assertion (A): A binary number is a string of zeros
and ones only
Reason (R): The base in a binary system is 2
of A
explanation of A
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
46. What does the B register contain after the first MOV
B, A has been executed?
A. 40 H
B. 60 H
C. 80 H
D. 80 D
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
47. Program counter in a digital computer
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A. counts the number of program run in the machine
B. counts the number of times a subroutine is called
C. counts the number of times the loops are executed
D. points the memory address of the current or the next
instruction to be executed
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
48. __________ switch, a T flipflop is used as __________
switch, a T flipflop is used as switch
A. toggled, delay
B. delay, toggle
C. set reset
D. reset, set
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
49. In a three variable K map four adjacent cells give
A. single variable term
B. two variable term
D. either (a) or (b)
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
50. In 2 out of 5 code, decimal number 8 is
A.11000 B.10100
C.11000 D.1010
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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1. A voltage DAC is generally slower than current DAC
A. because of more accuracy
B. because of higher resolution
C. because of response time of op amp current to
voltage converter
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
C. S = 1, R = 0
D. S = R = 0
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
4. A mod2 counter followed by a mod 5 is same as
A. mod7 counter
B. A decade counter
C. mod3 counter
D. none
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
5. The write cycle time of memory is 200 nsec. The
maximum rate of data which can be stored is
A. 200 words/sec
B. 5 x 103 words/sec
C. 5 x 106 word/sec
D. 5 x 109 words/sec
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
6. Decimal 45.15 when converted into 9's complement
will become
A.54.84 B.45.48
C.48.54 D.45.84
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
7. Binary number 11011.01 when converted to its 2's
A.0101.110 B.01111.10
C.01100.10 D.00100.11
Answer: Option D
2. The circuit realizes the function

A. (A + B) E + CD
B. (A + B) (E + CD)
C. (A + B) (E + C + D)
D. (AB + E). CD
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
8. A five bit binary adder is used to add 01001 and

00111. The adders from LSB position are numbered as
FA0, FA1, FA2 and FA3. The outputs of FA2 are
A. SUM = 0
B. SUM = 0, CARRY = 1
C. SUM = 1, CARRY = 0
D. SUM = 1, CARRY = 1
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
3. For a NAND SR latch of input is the normal resting

state of inputs is
A. S = R = 1
B. S = 0, R = 1
9. figure shows a NAND latch used as a switch

debouncer. With the switch in STOP position. Q will be
equal to
A. 0
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B. 1
C. CLK
D. none of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
10. The values of 25 in octal system is
A.40 B.20
C.400 D.200
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
11. As compared to MOS memories, bipolar memories
have
A. slower access time but are cheaper
B. slower access time and are costly
C. faster access time and are cheaper
D. faster access time and are costly
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
12. The hexadecimal number BBC7 is equivalent to
decimal number
A.49761 B.46791
C.47691 D.49761
13. In 8085, out of interrupts given below, one particular
interrupts is quite different
from others, This interrupt is
A. RST 5.5
B. RST 6.5
C. RST 7.5
D. none of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
14. Which of the following is coincidence logic circuit?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
15. An A/D converter uses for reference purposes
A. DC voltage
B. a saw tooth generator
C. set of keys
D. a flipflop
Answer: Option B
16. A pulse stretcher is same as a
A. free running multivibrator
B. bistable multivibrator
C. monostable multivibrator
D. latch
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
17. Binary multiplication 1 x 0 =
A.1 B.0
C.10 D.11
Answer: Option B
18. The minimum decimal equivalent of the number
11C0 is
A.183 B.194
C.268 D.269
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
19. The circuit of the given figure performs
A. OR function
B. AND function
C. exclusive OR function
D. exclusive NOR function
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
20. The hex number EB16 represents binary number of
A.11101011 B.10010110
C.10101100 D.11101011
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
21. In 8085 microprocessor, if instruction RST is written
in a program then the program
will jump to location
A. 0020 H
B. 0024 H
C. 0028 H
D. 002 CH
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
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22. figure given below shows the internal schematic of a
TTL AND OR Invert (AOI) gate, For the input shown in the
given figure, the output Y is
A.0 B.1
C.AB D.AB
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
23. In 8085 microprocessor, the RST 5.5 interrupt
service routine start from location
A. 0020 H
B. 0024 H
C. 0028 H
D. 002 CH
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
24. Which memory requires periodic recharging?
A. All ROMS
B. All RAMS
C. Static RAM
D. Dynamic RAM
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
25. The hexadecimal number given below represent
decimal numbers which are
multiples of DC, C8, BE, 46, IE
A.2 B.6
C.7 D.10
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
26. A master slave flip flop has the characteristics that
A. change in the I/P immediately reflected in the O/P
B. change in the O/P occurs when the state of the
master is affected
C. change in the output occurs when the state of the
slave is affected
D. both the master and the slave states are affected at
the same time
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
27. Which of the following flipflops is used as latch?
A. JK flipflop
B. D flipflop
C. RS flipflop
D. T flipflop

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
28. Least expensive logic
A.RTL B.DTL
C.TTL D.ECL
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
29. The circuit show in the figure has 4 boxes each
described by inputs P, Q, R and
outputs y, z with Y = P Q R, Z = RQ + PR + QP The
circuit act as a
A. 4 bit adder giving P + Q
B. 4 bit subtractor P Q
C. 4 bit subtractor Q P
D. 4 bit adder P + Q + R
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
30. Logic pulser
A. generates short duration pulses
B. generates long duration pulses
C. generates sinusoidal voltage
D. generates ideal pulses
31. The no. of FF required and the maximum decimal no.
of a MOD12
counter is
A. 12, 12
B. 4, 11
C. 3, 6
D. 4, 10
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
32. In a four variable K map eight adjacent cells give
A. single variable term
B. two variable term
D. four variable term
33. The MOS symbol shown indicates that
1. It is depletion type
2. It is enhancement type
3. It is channel
4. It is Pchannel
5. Electrons flow from s to D
6. Holes flow from D to s
The true statements are
A. 1, 3, 6
B. 1, 3, 5
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C. 2, 4, 6
D. 2, 3, 5
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
C. Semiconductor memory
D. Core memory
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
34. In a digital counter the number of flipflops is

A. always 2
B. always even
C. always odd
D. equal to the number of bits required in the final
binary count
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
40. The number of comparators of needed in a parallel

conversion type 8 bit A to D converter is
A.8 B.16
C.255 D.256
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
35. Assertion (A): Gray code is used in shaft position

encoding.
Reason (R): In gray code only a single bit change occurs
when going from one
code to another.
of A
explanation of A
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A. ACD + ABD + BCD
B. ACD + BCD
C. ACD + ABD
37. The term VLSI generally refers to a digital IC having
A. more than 1000 gates
B. more than 100 gates
C. more than 1000 but less than 9999 gates
D. more than 100 but less than 999 gates
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
38. 11012 10012 =
A.1000 B.0100
C.0010 D.0001
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
39. Which of the following memories normally has
highest storage capacity?
A. Magnetic disc
B. Magnetic tape
41. Assertion (A): In hybrid digital circuits the problem of

logic race can occur.
Reason (R): In two level logic there is no problem of logic
race.
of A
explanation of A
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
42. What is the memory word size of 8085 p?
A. 6 bits
B. 8 bits
C. 12 bits
D. 16 bits
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
43. The characteristic equation of an SR flipflop in given
by
A. Qn+1 = S + RQn
B. Qn+1 = RQn + SQn
C. Qn+1 = S + RQn
D. Qn+1 = S + RQn
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
44. Binary number 101101 when converted to its 2's
A.0101.01 B.0100.10
C.0100.10 D.0101.10
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
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45. Assertion (A): In a BCD to 7 segment decoder the
number of outputs active at one time is always the
same.
Reason (R): A decoder can be used to interface BCD
input to LED display.
of A
explanation of A
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
46. The number of flags available in 6800 are
A.6 B.5
C.7 D.4
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
47. Microprocessors were introduced in the year
A.1951 B.1961
C.1971 D.1981
Answer: Option C
48. What is the addressing mode used in instruction
MOV M, C?
A.Direct B.Indirect
C.Induced D.Immediate
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
49. For the following decimal multiplication the result
are given in binary numbers,
Spot the incorrect relation, if any
A. 15 x 3 = 110000112
B. 42 x 1/12 = 10011.1102
C. 7.75 x 2.5 = 10011.1102
D.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
50. Shift left and shift right operations occur in a
calculator.
A.True B.False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
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1. In a T flipflop
the output frequency is
A. same as input frequency
B. half of I/p frequency
C. double the input frequency
D. none
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
2. The access time of ROM using bipolar transistors is
about
A. 1 sec
B. 1 mili sec
C. 1 sec
D. 1 n sec
3. In LIFO
A. only the top of the stack is immediately accessible
B. only the top of the stack is never accessible
C. only the firstin is accessible
D. only the firstin is not accessible
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
4. 10 in BCD code represent
A. 10100
B. 1100
C. 010111
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
5. In RAM, all the information can be obtained at the
output with
A. minimum time delay
B. unequal time delay
C. nearly identical time delay
D. maximum time delay
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
6. A 1 ms pulse can be converted into a 10 ms pulse by
using which one of the
following
A. An astable multivibrator
B. Stable multivibrator
C. A bistable multivibrator
D. A JK flipflop
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
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7. In the DRAM cell in the figure is the Vt of the
NMOSFET is 1 V. For the following three combinations of
WL and BL voltages.
A. 5 V, 3 V, 7 V
B. 4 V, 3 V, 4 V
C. 5 V, 5 V, 5 V
D. 4 V, 4 V, 4 V
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
8. Assertion (A): The carry look ahead adder is very fast
Reason (R): The carry look ahead adder generates the
carry and sum digits directly.
of A
explanation of A
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
9. The factors which govern fan out of CMOS gates are
A. maximum permissible propagation delay
B. input capacitance of each load
C. both (a) and (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
10. Which of the following subtraction operations do not
result in F16?
1. (BA)16 ( AB)16
2. (BC)16 (CB)16
3. (CB)16 (BC)16
4. (CB)16 (BC)16
Select the correct answer
11. In 8085 microprocessor, how many I/O ports can be
accessed by direct method?
A. 8
B. 256
C. 32 K
D. 64 K
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
12. If the mantissa of a digital computer is 37 bit long
then the accuracy of the digital computer will be of
A. 37 decimal places
B. 23 decimal places
C. 11 decimal places
D. accuracy is independent of the length to mantissa

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
13. Bipolar IC memories are fabricated using
A. high density versions of the bipolar transistor flipflop
B. low density versions of the unipolar transistor flipflop
C. high density versions of the MOSFET
D. low density versions of the MOSFET
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
14. The circuit in the given figure is
A. half adder
B. full adder
C. half subtractor
D. full subtractor
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
15. A Dflipflop is
A. dial type flipflop
B. delay flipflop
C. differential flipflop
D. digital flipflop
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
16. The fetching, decoding and executing of an
instruction is broken down into several
time intervals. Each of these intervals, involving one or
more clock periods, is
called a
A. instruction cycle
B. machine cycle
C. process cycle
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
17. The output of the circuit shown below will be of the
frequency
A. 125 Hz
B. 250 Hz
C. 500 Hz
D. 750 Hz
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
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18. In the given figure Y =
A. A
B. B
C. A + B + C
D. ABC
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
24. Which of the circuits in the given figure that converts

JK flip flop to T flip flop?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
19. Assertion (A): An encoder converts key dips to binary

code.
Reason (R): An encoder has more inputs than output.
of A
explanation of A
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
25. In the generic microprocessor

A. instruction cycle time period is shorter than machine
cycle time period
B. machine cycle time period is shorter than instruction
cycle time period
C. instruction cycle time period is exactly half of
machine cycle time period
D. instruction cycle time period is exactly equal to
machine cycle time period
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
20. If a RAM has 34 bits in its MAR and 16 bits in its

MDR, then its capacity will be
A. 32 GB
B. 16 GB
C. 32 MB
D. 16 MB
Answer: Option A
21. DeMorgan's second theorem is
A. A . A = 0
B. A = A
C. A + B = A . B
D. AB = A + B
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
22. In a D latch
A. a high D sets the latch and low D resets it
B. a low D sets the latch and high D resets it
C. race can occur
23. In floating point representation, mantissa is
expressed in
A. excess 3 notation
B. gray code
C. excess 32 notation
D. 2's complement
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
26. Consider the following registers:

1. A accumulator and B register
2. B and C registers
3. D and E registers
4. H and L registers
Which of these 8bit registers of 8085 P can be paired
together to make a 16bit register?
A. 1, 3 and 4
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1 and 2
D. 1, 2 and 3
27. Access time of a storage is the time required
A. to write one word into the memory
B. to read one word from the memory
C. to write one word into and to read one word from the
memory
D. either to write one word or to read one word
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
28. For a D/A converter, inputs and outputs are given.
The output corresponding to
digital input 01000
A. 2.0 V
B. 2.5 V
C. 3.0 V
D. 4.0 V
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
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29. By placing an inverter between both inputs of an
SRflipflop,the resulting flipflop becomes
A. JK flipflop
B. Dflipflop
C. Tflipflop
D. Master salve JK flipflop
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
30. Which of the following flipflop
do not have race problem?
A. T flipflop
B. D flipflop
C. JK flipflop
D. Masterslave flipflop
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
31. It is desired to route data from many registers to one
register. The device needed is
A.decoder B.multiplexer
C.demultiplexer D.counter
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
32. Advanced low power Schottky is a part of
A. ECL family
B. CMOS family
C. TTL family
33. A device that converts from decimal to binary
numbered is called
A.decoder B.encoder
C.CPU D.converter
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
34. It is desired to clean up ragged looking pulsed that
have been distorted during
transmission from one place to another, which of the
following device will be
appropriate?
A. Multiplexer
B. D/A converter
C. JK flipflop
D. Schmitt trigger
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
35. Decimal number 9 in gray code =

A.1100 B.1101
C.110 D.1111
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
36. In magnetic film memory, the memory element
consits of
A. plated wires
B. superconductive material
C. nickel iron alloy
D. doped aluminium
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
37. Which device changes serial data to parallel data?
A. Counter
B. Multiplexer
C. Demultiplexer
D. Flip flop
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
38. CD4010 is a
A. inverting buffer
B. noninverting
hex buffer
C. NOR IC
D. NAND IC
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
39. What is the terminal count in decimal form?
A.1579 B.1681
C.1881 D.2014
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
40. The binary sum of 1110102 and 110112 is
A.10101012 B.10110012
C.10111012 D.11111112
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
41. The number of programmable 8 bit registers of 6800
are
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A.2 B.3
C.4 D.5
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
42. The seven bit Hamming code received is 0010001. If
even parity has been used, the
correct code is
A.0010001 B.1110001
C.0110001 D.0011001
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
43. When two 4 bit parallel adders are cascaded we get
A. 4 bit parallel adder
B. 8 bit parallel adder
C. 16 bit parallel adder
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
44. Consider the following features:
1. negative operands cannot be used
2. when immediate operand changes, the program
should be reassembled
3. the program is difficult to read
4. the size of operand is restricted by word length of the
computer
Disadvantages of immediate addressing include
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 4
C. 2 and 3
D. 1 and 4
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
45. Which binary addition is incorrect?
A. 1101.1 + 1011.1 = 11001.0
B. 101101 + 1101101 + 1100011
C. 0.0011 + 0.1110 + 1.0001
D. 1100.001 + 1011.011 = 10111.100
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
46. Flash ADC is
A. serial ADC
B. parallel ADC
C. seriesparallel ADC
D. successive approximation ADC
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

discuss.
47. Which of the following logic no resistors are used?
A. CMOS
B. TTL
C. 4 n sec ECL
D. 8 sec ECL
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
48. With the switch in STOP position, Y will be equal to
A. 0
B. 1
C. CLK
D. none of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
49. PROM is
A. Permanent Read Only Memory
B. Polarized Read Only Memory
C. Positive Read Only Memory
D. Programmable Read Only Memory
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
50. Decimal 17 in octal system is represented by
A.888 B.111
C.21 D.27
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
16
1. The logic operation that will selectively clear bits in
register A in those positions where these are 1 's in the
bits of register B is given by
A. A A + B
B. A AB
C. A A + B
D. A AB
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
2. The 2's complement representation of the decimal
number 4 is
A.0100 B.1100
C.1011 D.1010
Answer: Option B
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Explanation:
discuss.
3. The following program starts at location 0100H L X
ISP, 00FF the content if accumulator LXIH, 0701 when
the program counter MVI A, 20 H reaches 0109 H is S
BM
A. 20 H
B. 02 H
C. 00 H
D. FFH
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
4. In 8085 microprocessor, what is the length of PC
(program counter)?
A. 6 bits
B. 8 bit
C. 12 bits
D. 16 bits
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
C. (8000)H (40FF)H
D. Any of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
9. D/A converters are generally
A. weighted resistor network
B. binary ladder network
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
10. Is the interruptenable flag?
A.Low B.High
C.Never D.None
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
5. In decimal system the base of radix is

A.0 B.1
C.10 D.e
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
11. TTL uses

A. multiemitter transistors
B. multicollectortransistors
C. multibasetransistors
D. multiemitter or multicollector transistors
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
6. 7483 is a TTL binary adder. It can add

A. two 4bit binary numbers
B. four 6bit binary numbers
C. four 8bit binary numbers
D. any number of 4bit numbers
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
12. Bit is
A. smallest piece of electronic hardware
B. a drilling tool
C. an abbreviation for binary digit
D. the smallest number
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
7. A 12 bit ADC is operating with 1 s clock period. Total

conversion time is 14 s. ADC is
A. flash type
B. counting type
C. integrating type
D. successive approximation type
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
13. Consider the following two

Statements 1: stable multivibrator can be used for
generating square wave.
Statements 2 : stable multivibrator can be used for
storing binary information.
A. only statement 1 is correct
B. only statement 2 is correct
C. both statements are correct
D. both the statements 1 and 2 are not correct
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
8. An 8156 has A15 connected to its CE input. A14 to A8

are unconnected, and AD7 to AC0 are connected
ignoring shadows, what are the RAM locations?
A. (4000)H (40FF)H
B. (8000)H (80FF)H
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14. Which of the following flip flops cannot be converted
to D flip flop?
A. JK
B. SR
C. Master slave
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
15. In 8086 microprocessor, if the segment register
contains 1 FAB and IP register
contains 10AI, the effective memory address is
A.20B51 B.304C
C.FBC0 D.FDB5
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
16. The recentlyintroduces
CDROM
PC by Head Start Technologies Co. of New
York enables users to view or play __________ .
A. vast amounts of text
B. graphics
C. music
D. all of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
17. In 8085 microprocessor, what is the length of
Aregister?
A. 6 bits
B. 8 bits
C. 12 bits
D. 16 bits
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
18. How is inversion achieved using EXORgate?
A. Giving input signal to the two input lines of the gate
tied together
B. Giving input to one input line and logic one to the
other line
C. Giving input to one input line and logic one to the
other line
D. Inversion cannot be achieved using EXORgate
Answer: Option C
19. For the DAC in the given figure VO=
A. 10 V
B. 5 V
C. 4 V
D. 8 V
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
20. The difference between sequential and
combinational circuits is
A. Combinational circuits store bits
B. Combinational circuits have memory
C. Sequential circuits store bits
D. Sequential circuits have memory
Answer: Option D
21. A universal shift register can shift left or right.
A.True B.False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
22. The circuit given below is a
A. counter
B. digital to analog converter
C. two bit series to parallel converter
D. analog to digital converter
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
23. The high voltage level of a digital signal in positive
logic is
A. 1
B. 0
C. either 1 or 0
D. 1
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
24. A 7477 decoder drives
A. seven segment display
B. nickel tape
C. relays
D. diode matrix
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
25. BCD numbers are useful whenever
A. binary to hexadecimal conversion is desired
B. binary to BCD conversion is desired
C. decimal information is transferred into or out of a
digital system
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
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discuss.
26. In 8085 microprocessor, what is the length of Data
Buffer Register?
A. 6 bits
B. 8 bits
C. 12 bits
D. 16 bits
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
27. In JK flip flop toggle state exists if
A. J = 0, K = 1
B. J = 1, K = 0
C. J = 0, K = 0
28. The binary number 101100.110 in octal number will
be
A.152.6 B.154.6
C.145.6 D.174.6
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
29. Thu advantage of using a dual stop ADC in a digital
voltmeter is that
A. its conversion time is small
B. its accuracy high
C. output is in BCD format
D. it does not require a comparator
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
30. Which converters uses integrating opamp?
A. Parallel A/D converter
B. Single slope A/D converter
C. Dual slope A/D converter
D. Both (b) and (c)
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
31. While __________ is the fastest unsaturated logic gate
__________ has the excellent noise immunity?
A. ECL, TTL
B. TTL, ECL
C. ECL, RTL
D. RTL, DTL
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
32. In a 4 bit D/A converter, the offset error is the output

voltage when input digital
voltage is
A. 1111
B. 0000
C. either 1111 or 0000
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
33. To convert SR latch to D latch
A. connect both S and R to D
B. connect D to S directly and D to R through inverter
C. connect D to R directly and D to S through inverter
D. connect S to D and leave R open
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
34. If a RAM has 34 bits in its MAR and 16 bits its MAR,
then its capacity will be
A. 32 GB
B. 16 GB
C. 32 MB
D. 16 MB
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
35. The output voltage of 5bit D/A binary ladder that has
a digital input of 11010 (Assuming 0 = 0 V and 1 = + 10
V) is
A. 3.4375 V
B. 6.0 V
C. 8.125 V
D. 8.6875 V
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
36. The inputs to a 4 channel MUX have the following
bandwidths. Channel 150 Hz, channel 2200 Hz. Channel
375 Hz. Channel 490 Hz. The theoretical minimum
sampling rate of the MUX is
A. 200 Hz
B. 400 Hz
C. 415 Hz
D. 1600 Hz
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
37. SSI is used in flip flops.
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A.True B.False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
38. Two numbers in excess3 code are added and the
result is less than 8. To get equivalent binary
A. 0011 is subtracted
B. 0011 is added
C. 0110 is subtracted
D. 0110 is added
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
39. Flow charts that contain decision symbol
A. represent straight line programs
B. do not represent straight line programs
C. all of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
40. The ASCII code is for information interchange by a
binary code for
A. alphabet only
B. number only
C. alphanumeric and other common symbols
D. none of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
41. Assertion (A): CMOS devices have very low power
consumption
Reason (R): CMOS devices have high noise margin.
of A
explanation of A
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
42. Which is known as flash converter?
A. Weighted resistor D/A converter
B. Parallel A/D converter
C. Stair step A/D converter
D. Updown counter type A/D converter
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

discuss.
43. In a sequential circuit the output at any instant
depends on
A. present inputs only
B. past inputs only
C. past outputs only
D. past output and present input
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
44. Point out the wrong statement, Sequential logic
circuit is
A. one that requires a clock to change states
B. one in which past affects the present states
C. one whose outputs changes immediately when the
inputs change
D. also called clock logic or synchronous logic
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
45. In 8085 microprocessor, what is the memory address
stored on the stack, when the
program is interrupted?
A. 0210 H
B. 0.211 H
C. 0118 H
D. 020 FH
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
46. The decimal equivalent of ABC16 is
A.348 B.2583
C.2748 D.33
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
47. In parallel inparallel
out shift register all bits are loaded and read
simultaneously.
A.True B.False
Answer: Option A
48. One XOR gate can work as
A. one bit magnitude comparator
B. two bit magnitude comparator
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
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49. A Charge Couple Device (CCD) is a
A. RAM
B. sequential accessed memory
C. content addressable memory
D. read only memory
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
50. In an RS
latch, race condition occurs when
A. R is low and S is high
B. R and S are high
C. R and S are low
D. R is high and S is low
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
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1. The subtraction of a binary number Y from another
binary number X, done by adding the 2's complement of
Y to X results in a binary number without overflow. This
implies that the result is
A. ve and is in normal form
B. ve and 2's complement form
C. +ve and is in normal form
D. +ve and in 2's complement
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
2. The decimal equivalent of the binary number
10110.0101011101 is
A.22.2408216500 B.22.3408216750
C.22.3408213125 D.22.3408203125
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
3. The initial contents of the 4 bit serial in parallel out
right shift, shift register shown in figure is 0110. After
three clock pulses are applied, the contents of the shift
register will be
A.0000 B.0101
C.1010 D.1111
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
4. In standard TTL the totem pole stage refers to
A. multiemitter input stage
B. phase splitter
C. output buffer
D. open collector output stage

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
5. In 8085 microprocessor the value of the most
significant bit of the result following
the execution of any arithmetic or Boolean instruction is
stored in
A. the carry status flag
B. the auxiliary carry status flag
C. sign status flag
D. zero status flag
Answer: Option C
6. Which of the following correctly declares a pointer to
an array of intergers in C?
A. int * P [20]
B. int * P
C. int (* P) [20]
D. int * (P [20])
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
7. With 2's complement representation, the range of
values that can be represented on
the data bus of an 8 bit microprocessor is given by
A. 128 to 127
B. 128 to +128
C. 127 to 128
D. 256 to 256
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
8. In a modem digital computer, a subtractor in normally
not used because
A. subtractors are very expensive
B. the design of a subtractor is very complex
C. the adder is geared for doing subtraction
D. most of the programs do not require subtraction
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
9. In which one of the following types of analog to digital
convertors the conversion time is practically
independent of the amplitude of the analog signal?
A. The dual slope integrating type
B. Successive approximation type
C. Counter ramp type
D. Tracking type
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
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10. In 8085 microprocessor, which of the following is not
vectored interrupt?
A. RST 5.5
B. RST 6.5
C. RST 7.5
D. INTR
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
11. A two input OR gate is designed for positive logic.
However, it is operated with negative logic. The
resulting logic operation will then be
A.OR B.AND
C.NOR D.EXOR
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
12. A clock signal driving a 6bit
ring counter has a frequency of 1 MHz. How long is
each timing bit high?
A. 1 ms
B. 2 ms
C. 3 ms
D. 6 ms
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
13. A twisted ring counter consisting of 4 FF will have
A. 4 states
B. 8 states
C. 24 states
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
14. Assertion (A): In a serial inserial
out shift register, access is available only to the
left most or right most flip flops
Reason (R): If the output of a shift register is feedback to
serial input it can be used
as a ring counter.
of A
explanation of A
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
15. IC counters are

A. synchronous only
B. asynchronous only
C. both synchronous and asynchronous
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
16. 2's complement representation of a 16 bit number
(one sign bit and 15 magnitude
bits) is FFFF. Its magnitude in decimal representation is
A. 0
B. 1
C. 32, 767
D. 65, 535
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
17. The method used to transfer data from I/O units to
memory by suspending the memory CPU data transfer
for one memory cycle is called
A. I/O spooling
B. Cycle stealing
C. Line conditioning
D. Demand paging
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
18. Out of SAM and RAM
A. access time in both does not depend on address
location
B. in SAM access time depends on address location but
not in RAM
C. in RAM access time depends on address location but
not in SAM
D. in both the access time depends on storage location
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
19. Bipolar IC memories are fabricated using
A. high density versions of MOSFET or low density
versions of bipolar transistor flip flop.
B. high density version of MOSFET or bipolar transistor
flipflop
C. low density versions of MOSFETs
D. high density versions of the bipolar transistor flipflop.
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
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20. For K map of the given figure the simplified Boolean
expression is
A. Y = A B C + A B C + A B C
B. Y = A C + B
C. Y = A B C + ABC
D. Y = A B C + AB C + ABC
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
21. Choose the appropriate turn on and turn off time of a
FET
A. 1 ns, 10ns
B. 6 ns, 18ns
C. 4 ns, 8 ns
D. 10 ns, 10 ns
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
22. Consider the following statements
1. ECL has least propagation delay
2. TTL has largest fan out
3. CMOS has highest noise margin
4. TTL has lowest power dissipation
Which of these are correct?
A. 1 and 3
B. 2 and 4
C. 3 and 4
D. 1 and 2
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
23. In Schottky TTL, a Schottky diode is used for
A. forming the gate
B. connecting the resistor
C. clamping of the basic collector junction
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
24. The circuit of the given figure is
A. full adder
B. magnitude comparator
C. parity detector
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
25. Which of the following ICs has only one NAND gate?
A.7410 B.7420
C.7430 D.7447

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
26. A mod10 counter can divide the clock frequency by
a factor of
A.10 B.20
C.210 D.102
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
27. In a digital circuit, a clock is a
A. crystal type
B. multivibrator
C. flipflop
D. free running multivibrator
Answer: Option D
28. In a RS flipflop no change occurs during
A. prohibited mode
B. set mode
C. reset mode
D. disable mode
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
29. Out of multiplexer and demultiplexer, which can be
used as a logic function generator?
A. Multiplexer only
B. Demultiplexer only
C. Both
D. None
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
30. Binary 1000 will be the result of which of the
following?
A. Binary 1000 100
B. Binary 1011 1111
C. Binary 1111 111
D. Binary 11111 1111
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
31. In a programmable counter
A. the starting number for counting can be programmed
B. the modulus can be programmed
C. both the starting number and modulus can be
programmed
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D. either the starting number or modulus can be
programmed
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
32. NAND gates can be used to produce edge triggering.
A.True B.False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
33. The number of comparator circuits required to build
a threebit simultaneous A/D converter is
A.7 B.8
C.15 D.16
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
34. 8 is equal to signed binary number
A.10001000 B.00001000
C.10000000 D.11000000
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
35. Assume that only x and y logic inputs are available.
What is the minimum number of 2 input NAND gates
required to implement x y?
A.2 B.3
C.4 D.5
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
36. The decimal equivalent of the hexadecimal number
E 5 is
A.279 B.229
C.327 D.0
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
37. The parity bit is
A. always 1
B. always 0
C. 1 or 0
38. In 2's complement representation, a certain negative
number N is 1011. The representation for + N is
A.0100 B.0101
C.0110 D.0011

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
39. In 8355, the ROM is organized as __________ words of
8 bits each.
A.2000 B.2048
C.8355 D.835
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
40. What binary number does second row represent?
A.01111001 B.01010101
C.10101010 D.11101010
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
41. In C language f=9 is equivalent to
A. f = 9
B. f = f 9
C. f = 9 1
D. f = 9
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
42. Effective address is calculated by adding or
subtracting displacement value to
A. immediate address
B. Relative address
C. absolute address
D. base address
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
43. Typical switching time for ECL is
A. 5 nano seconds
B. 5 micro seconds
C. 5 milli seconds
D. 5 seconds
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
A. A B + A B
B. B
C. A
D. AB
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Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
45. For a logic family
VOH is the minimum output high level voltage
1. VOL is the maximum output low level voltage
2. VIH is the minimum acceptable input high level
voltage
3. VIL is the maximum acceptable input low level
voltage
The correct relationship is
A. VIH > V0H > VIL > V0L
B. VOH > VIH > VIL > V0L
C. VIH > VOH > VOL > VIL
D. VOH > VIH > VOL > VIL
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
46. In which function is each term known as minterm?
A. SOP
B. POS
C. Hybrid
D. Both SOP and POS
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
47. How many and what are the machine cycles needed
for execution of MOV D, C?
A. 1, Fetch
B. 2, Fetch and Memory Read
C. 2, Memory Read and Memory write
D. 2, Fetch 4 Bus idle
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
48. The output data lines of microprocessor and
memories are usually tristated because
A. more than one device can transmit information over
the data bus by enabling only one device at a time
B. more than one device can transmit information over
the data bus at the same time
C. the data lines can be multiplexed for both I/P and O/P
D. it increases the speed of data transfers over the data
bus
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
49. In the NMOS inverter
A. the driver and active load are enhancement type
B. driver is enhancement type and load depletion type
C. driver is depletion type and load enhancement type
D. both driver and load are depletion type
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
50. A counter displays a sequence of numbers. If a
reading corresponds to the hexadecimal number F52E,
the next two readings are respectively
A. F52F, F520
B. F530, F531
C. F52F, F530
D. F52F, F52G
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
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1. Monostable multivibrator is called oneshot or
singleshot circuit because it
A. can be used once
B. can be used single and not with other circuits.
C. always returns by itself to its single stable state
D. changes to quasistable for a fixed period of time upon
receipt of triggering signal.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
2. 10's complement of 1610 is
A.8310 B.8410
C.3810 D.4810
Answer: Option B
3. The hexadecimal number 64 AC is equivalent to
decimal number
A.25727 B.25722
C.25772 D.25777
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
4. A binary with a digits, all of which are unity has the
value
A. n2 1
B. 2n
C. 2(n 1)
D. 2n 1
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
5. In a NAND SR latch S = R = 1. Then
A. Q = 1, Q = 0
B. Q = 0, Q = 1
C. both Q and Q will be same as before
D. the latch will be set
Answer: Option C
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Explanation:
discuss.
6. A microprocessor with a 16bit address bus is used in a
linear memory selection configuration (i.e., Address bus
lines are directly used as chip selects of memory chips)
with 4 memory chips. The maximum addressable
memory space is
A. 64 K
B. 16 K
C. 8 K
D. 4 K
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
7. The logic represented by the abbreviation ECL is
A. Emitter Coupled Logic
B. Electron Carrier Logic
C. Encoding Clock Logic
D. Electrostatic Channel Logic
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
8. A (A + B) =
A. A
B. B
C. A
D. B
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
9. Unlimited number of ICs 7490, 78492 and 7493 are
available. Which of these could be used to build the
dividseby60 circuit of figure
A. 7490
B. 7492
C. combination of 7490 and 7492
D. combination of 7492 and 7493
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
10. One of the function of the Sio2 layer in an IC is to
A. act as a dielectric for capacitors
B. prevent shorting of elements by interconnections
C. from cathodes for diodes
D. afford protection from the radiations
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
11. In a shift register the data is loaded in one operation

but shifted out one bit at a time,
The shift register is
A. serial in serial out
B. parallel in serial out
C. serial in parallel out
D. parallel in parallel out
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
12. In CCD
A. a small charge is deposited for logical 1
B. a small charge is deposited for both logical 1 and 0
C. a small charge is deposited for logical 0 and large
charge for logical 1
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
13. The contents of the program counter after the call
operation point to the first
instruction on the
A. stack
B. subroutine
C. either of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
14. Dual slope ADC uses an op amp comparator.
A.True B.False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
15. The output of the 74 series of TTL gates is taken
from a BST in
A. totem pole and common collector configuration
B. either totem pole or open collector configuration
C. common base configuration
D. common collector configuration
Answer: Option B
16. Assertion (A): Demorgan's first theorem replaces a
NOR gate by bubbled AND gate.
Reason (R): Double complement of a variable equals the
variable.
of A
explanation of A
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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discuss.
17. A flipflop circuit is
A.monostable B.bistable
C.multistable D.unstable
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
18. Assertion (A): The use of 2's complement has
simplified the computer hardware for arithmetic
operations
Reason (R): 2's complement is obtained by adding 1 to
1's complement.
of A
explanation of A
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
19. How many lines are there in address bus of 8085
p?
A.6 B.8
C.12 D.16
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
20. Consider the following statements Timer 555 can be
used as
1. monostable multivibrator
2. bistable multivibrator
3. astable multivibrator
Which of the above statements are correct?
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
D. 1, 2, 3
Answer: Option B
21. A 4 bit binary adder has 4 full adders.
A.True B.False
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
22. In floating point representation, the accuracy is
A. 10 bit
B. 9 bit
C. 8 bit
D. 6 bit
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
23. The logic circuit in the given figure realizes the
function
A. (A + B + C) (D E)
B. (A + B + C) (D E)
C. (A + B + C) (D E)
D. (A + B + C) (D E)
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
24. The PC contains 0450 H and SP contains 08D 6 H.
What will be content of P and
SP following a CALL to subroutine at location 02 AFH?
A. 0453 H, 08 D 8 H
B. 0453 H, 08 D 4 H
C. 02 AFH, 08 D 8 H
D. 02 AFH, 08 D 4 H
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
25. An n bit ADC using Vr as reference has a resolution
(in volts) of
A.
B. Vr(n)
C.
D. 2Vr(n)
Answer: Option C
26. The sum of 11101012 and 110112 in decimal form
will be
A.65 B.75
C.85 D.95
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
27. Binary 1111 when added to binary 11111, the result
in binary is
A.111111 B.1111
C.1000 D.10000
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
28. In the 2's complement AdderSubtractor
A. sign magnitude numbers represent negative numbers
B. the sign magnitude numbers have "1" as leading bit
C. the sign magnitude numbers have '0' as leading bit
D. 2's complement represents positive numbers
Answer: Option C
29. The widely used binary multiplication method is
A. repeated addition
B. add and shift
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C. shift and add
D. any of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
D. 5.12 mV
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
30. Which of the following logic family is fastest of all?

A.TTL B.RTL
C.DCTL D.ECL
Answer: Option D
36. In the above case the hexadecimal notation for the

last memory location is
A.0000 B.FFFF
C.3FFF D.5FFF
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
31. Assuming accumulator contain A 64 and the carry is

set (1). What will register A
and (CY) contain after ADI A4H?
A. 4 AH, 0
B. 4 AH, 1
C. 4 BH, 0
D. 4 BH, 1
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
32. In a monolithic IC, resistors are formed from
A. ceramic material
B. manganin wire
C. P type semiconductor
D. aluminum ribbon
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
33. For wired AND connection we should use
A. TTL gates with active pull up
B. TTL gates with open collector
C. TTL gates without active pull up and with open
collector
D. any of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
34. A + AB =
A. A
B. A
C. A + B
D. A + B
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
35. The resolution of a 12bit
D/A converter using a binary ladder with + 10V as the
full scale output will be
A. 2.44 mV
B. 3.50 mV
C. 4.32 mV
37. What is the length of SP (Stack pointer) of 8085 p?

A. 6 bits
B. 8 bits
C. 12 bits
D. 16 bits
38. Shifting digits from left to right and vice versa is
needed in
A. storing numbers
B. arithmetic operations
C. counting
D. storing and counting
39. Current requirement of a piezo buffer is about
A.100mA B.20mA
C.4mA D.0.4mA
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
40. Consider the following instruction of 8085 p :
1. MOV M, A
2. AODC
3. MVI A, FF
4. CMP M
Which of these cause change in the status of flag(s)?
A. 1 and 2
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. 2 and 4
Answer: Option D
41. A 3 bit binary adder can add
A. 2 bits
B. 2 bits
C. 3 bits
D. 8 bits
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
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42. The logic performed by the high noise immunity
logic circuit shown below is
A.OR B.AND
C.NOR D.NAND
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
43. An 8156 has A15 connected to its CE input. A14 to
A8 are unconnected, and AD7 to
AC0 are connected.Ignoring shadows, the port addresses
A. 80 H
B. 85 H
C. 82 H, 83 H
D. 80 H to 85 H
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
44. In 8085 microprocessor, what is the length of IR
(instruction register)?
A. 6 bits
B. 8 bits
C. 12 bits
D. 16 bits
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
45. A sequence detector is required to give a logical
output of 1 whenever the sequence
1011 is detected in the incoming pulse stream. Minimum
number of flipflops
needed to built the sequence detector is
A.4 B.3
C.1 D.2
Answer: Option B
46. The contents of the program counter after the call
operation will be
A.(30F0)H B.(40F0)H
C.(50F0)H D.(60F0)H
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
47. Which is correct with respect to computer memory?
A. Only a particular address can have a particular
memory
B. Any address can have any memory
C. To read a word from computer memory, it is not
necessary to specify a location
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
48. A 3 bit binary adder should use

A. 3 full adders
B. 2 full adders and 1 half adder
C. 1 full adder and 2 half adders
D. 3 half adders
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
49. For a depletion type NMOS, Vp = 4 volts. For VGS =
0, 1D = 16 mA in the pinch off region of VDS. For VGS =
2, the value of ID in the pinch off region of VDS is given
by
A. 64 mA
B. 32 mA
C. 16 mA
D. 4 mA
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
50. The two outputs of RS flipflop are
A. always low
B. always high
C. either low or high
D. always complementary
Answer: Option D
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1. High speed counter
A. ring counter
B. ripple counter
C. synchronous counter
D. asynchronous counter
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
2. Registers and counters are similar in the sense that
they both
A. count pulses
B. store binary information
C. are made from an array of flipflops and gates
integrated on a single chip
D. are shift registers
3. 2's complement representation of a 16 bit number
(one sign bit and 15 magnitude bit) is FFFF. Its
magnitude in decimal representation is
A. 0
B. 1
C. 32676
D. 65, 535
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
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discuss.
4. A 4 line to 16 line decoder has
A. 16 inputs and 4 outputs
B. 4 inputs and 16 outputs
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
5. Which one of the following is the correct sequence of
the numbers represented in the series given below?
A. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6......
B. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 .....
C. 2, 4, 6, 10, 12......
D. 2, 4, 6, 10, 16 .....
Answer: Option D
6. Consider the Boolean expression X = ABCD + ABCD +
ABCD + ACBD The simplified form of X is
A. C + D
B. BC
C. CD
D. B
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
7. In floating point representation the number of bits in
exponent is
A.8 B.7
C.6 D.5
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
8. In 8085 microprocessor, an active low signal INTA is
not needed from up service
which of the following interrupt request?
A. TRAP
B. INTR
C. RST 7.5
D. RST 5.5
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
9. Consider the following statements:
I. In the 2's complement representation, negative
numbers are stored in sign
magnitude form.
II. Taking 2's complement is equivalent to sign change.
III. In a 4 bit complement representation of a binary
number A.
IV. In the 2's complement representation the most

significant bit (MSB) is zero for
a positive number.
Of these, the only true statements are
A. (I) and (III)
B. (I) and (IV)
C. (II) and (III)
D. (II) and (IV)
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
11. The internal structure of PL A is similar to
A. RAM
B. ROM
C. both RAM and ROM
D. neither RAM nor ROM
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
12. Start and stop bit do not contain any information but
are used in serial
communication for
A. error correction
B. error detection
C. synchronization
D. slowing down the communication
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
13. Which of the following parameters is not specified
for digital ICs?
A. Gate dissipation
B. Propagation delay
C. Noise margin
D. Bandwidth
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
14. A binary adder has
A. one half adder
B. one half adder and 2 full adders
C. two half adders
D. one half adder and many full adders
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
15. Program counter in a digital computer
A. counts the number of programs run in the machine
B. counts the number of times a subroutine
C. counts the number of time the loops are executed
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D. points the memory address of the current or the next
instruction
Answer: Option D
16. Which are the pending interrupts?
A.5.5 B.6.5
C.7.5 D.None
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
17. The logical expression Y = A + AB is equivalent to
A. Y = AB
B. Y = AB
C. Y = A + B
D. Y = A + B
Answer: Option D
18. A quantization error is an essential aspect of ADC
A.True B.False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
19. Schmitt trigger is used for wave shaping.
A.True B.False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
20. Fundamental mode is another name for
A. level operation
B. pulse operation
C. clock operation
D. none of these
Answer: Option B
21. Assertion (A): Decoder is not a combinational circuit.
Reason (R): Every memory element of semi conductor
form has a decoder.
of A
explanation of A
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
22. In 8085 microprocessor, in order to enable RST 5.5,
RST 6.5 and RST 7.5 interrupts, which of the following
instruction are needed?
A. EI only
B. SIM only
C. EI and SIM both

D. None
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
23. A retriggerable one shot is one which
A. can be triggered only once
B. has two quasi stable states
C. can not be retriggered till the complete pulse appears
at output
D. can be retriggered while the output is being
generated
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
24. A(A + B) =
A. A
B. A B
C. AB
D. AB
Answer: Option C
25. For the K map in the given figure, the simplified
expression is
A. xl x2 x4 + x2 x4 + x1 x3
B. x2 x4 + x2 x4 + x1 x3
C. x1 x2 x4 + xl x2 + x3 x4 + x2x4
D. x1 x2 + x2 x3 + x3x4
Answer: Option B
26. If the switch is thrown to the START position, Q and Y
will be equal to
A. Q = 0, Y = 0
B. Q= 1, Y= 1
C. Q = 1, Y = CLK
D. Q = 0, Y = CLK
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
27. The hexadecimal number system is
A. widely used in analyzing and programming
microprocessors
B. an obsolete system no more in use
C. used in calculators only
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
28. Mark the false statement:
A. since wave shape of a digital signal is unimportant,
linear amplifiers are not required
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B. the precise amplitude of a digital signal is also
unimportant provided two voltage levels (0 and 1) are
quite different
C. the leading and trailing edges of a digital signal need
not be sharp
D. actual digital waves have rise and fall times of the
order of a few nano seconds
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
29. The stack is a specialized temporary __________
access memory during __________ and __________
instructions.
The 8156 of a figure has RAM locations from 2000 H to
20 FFH.
A. random, store, load
B. random, push, load
C. sequential, store, pop
D. sequential, push, pop
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
30. The 54/74164 chip is an 8bit Serial input parallel
output shift register. The clock is 1 MHz. The time
needed to shift a 8bit binary number into the chip is
A. 1 s
B. 2 s
C. 8 s
D. 16 s
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
31. Which material is generally used for LED?
A. Compounds of silica
B. Compounds of gallium
C. Compounds of phosphorus
D. Compounds of sulphur
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
32. The counter shown in the given figure is
A. Synchronous
B. Johnson
C. Ring
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
33. The number of bits in a nibble is
A.8 B.4
C.2 D.16
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
34. When all the seven segments of a display are
energized, the number shown is
A.0 B.1
C.7 D.8
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
35. In digital computer programming, subroutines are
used
A. to reduce program execution time at the expense of
more memory
B. to reduce storage requirements
C. to increase programming ease and reduce storage
requirements
D. because most of the functions are same
Answer: Option C
36. Equation xl0 = 110010012 when solved for x gives
the value of x as
A.8 B.111
C.152 D.201
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
37. Nibble is
A. a string of 4 bits
B. a string of 8 bits
C. a string of 16 bit
D. a string of 64 bits
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
38. The sum S of A and B in a Half Adder can be
implemented by using K NAND
gates. The value of K is
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. none of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
39. When a bit is 0 is a DDR, it makes the corresponding
port pin an __________ On the other hand, a 1 bit
programs a __________ Pin.
A. output, input
B. output, output
C. input, input
D. input, output
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Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
40. Which of the following input is not possible in case of
a SR flipflop?
A. S = 0, R = 0
B. S = 0, R = 1
C. S = 1, R = 0
D. S = 1, R = 1
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
discuss.
41. The Truth Table shown is for a
A. CMO
B. counter
C. flipflop
D. half adder
Answer: Option D
42. The advantages of flash memory over EEPROM are
A. higher density
B. lower cost
C. both higher density and lower cost
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
43. In a JK flip flop output Qn = 1 and it does not change
when clock pulse is applied.
The possible combination of Jn and Kn is (X denotes
don't care)
A. X and 0
B. X and 1
C. 0 and X
D. 1 and X
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
44. The minimum decimal equivalent of the number
11C0 is
A.183 B.194
C.268 D.269
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
45. VF glows with __________ colour when activated.
A. Red
B. Orange
C. Bluish green
D. none of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.
46. The simplified logic expression for the circuit of the
given figure is
A. Y = A
B. Y = AB
C. Y = A + B
D. Y + A + B
Answer: Option A
47. The code which provides for parity check is
A.Baudot B.ASCII
C.EBCDIC D.Excess3
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
48. The address to which a software or hardware restart
branches is known as
A. Vector location
B. SID
C. SOD
D. TRAP
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
discuss.
49. Which device uses Pneumatic fluid?
A. LED
B. LCD
C. VF display
D. None of these
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
discuss.
50. DeMorgan's first theorem is =
A. A . A = 0
B. A = A
C. A + B = A . B
D. AB = A + B
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
discuss.

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19. Decimal 43 in hexadecimal and BCD number system

30. The output of a half adder is

15. Available multiplexer IC package can have a

2. In a JK master slave flip flop race condition does not

4. Which binary subtraction is incorrect?

8. Which of the following is decimal equivalent of the

11. In 8085 microprocessor, what is the memory word

12. Which of the following memory is preferred in case

16. The expression Y (A, B, C) = m (1, 3, 5, 6) is to

21. The output of basic DTL configuration is

31. An instruction used to set the carry flag in a

Answer & Explanation

32. In the assembler, which one of the following is

38. A hexadecimal odometer displays F52F. The next

33. A monostable multivibrator has

39. Which of them has 10 inputs and 4 outputs?

34. Which memory does not require programming

40. The binary number 0.10110111101 is equal to

35. The 8085 microprocessor is interrupted while

41. Karnaugh map is used to

36. NAND and NOR gates are universal gates.

42. The main advantage of CMOS circuit is

1. selects one of the several inputs and steers it to the

50. For the K map of the given figure the simplified

6. In 8085 microprocessor, an interrupt service request

7. Which interrupts are masked?

9. Assertion (A): A high density IC has more diodes,

11. The boolean expression for shaded area in the given

21. Four MSI TTL 4bit

22. The Boolean function A + BC is reduced form of

24. To convert JK flip flop to D flip flop

40. In sign magnitude numbers,

2. SSI refers to ICs with

15. The contents of stack location after the call

28. Which of the following is 'synchronous'?

31. In a flipflop with a NAND latch, a low R and a low S

Answer & Explanation

41. In 8085, to disable the whole interrupt system

45. As compared to TTL, CMOS logic has

47. What is output 'Z' of an EXOR

3. In a positive edge triggered D flip flop

49. The following switching functions are to be

4. The first contribution to logic was made by

11. The 2732 is 4096 x 8 EPROM. How many address

15. Which of the following represents the decimal form

16. In a positive edge triggered JK flip flop

26. In TTL the transistors are driven into and out of

D. master is clocked when clock is low and slave is

36. Symbol in the given figure is IEEE symbol for

Answer & Explanation

2. The circuit realizes the function

8. A five bit binary adder is used to add 01001 and

3. For a NAND SR latch of input is the normal resting

9. figure shows a NAND latch used as a switch

Answer & Explanation

34. In a digital counter the number of flipflops is

40. The number of comparators of needed in a parallel

35. Assertion (A): Gray code is used in shaft position

41. Assertion (A): In hybrid digital circuits the problem of