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Which of the following involves digital What is the next binary number following
quantities? (10111)2 in the counting sequence?

A. Ten position switch A. 11100

B. Current meter B. 11001
C. Temperature C. 10110
D. Radio volume control D. 11000
Ch. 9

Ch. 9

Which of the following choices is NOT a What is the largest decimal value that can be
characteristic of analog quantity? represented using 12 bits?
A. Variable amplitude A. 144
B. One quantity is represented by another B. 2048
which is proportional to the first C. 4095
C. Is considered discrete D. 4096
D. They can vary over a continuous range of Ch. 9
values
Ch. 9

The decimal system is composed of _________ What is the largest number that can be
numerals or symbols. represented using 8 bits?

A. 2 A. 11111111
B. 10 B. 10111011
C. 8 C. 10111111
D. 16 D. 11011111
Ch. 9 Ch. 9

Change in state is ____________. A digital circuit is also referred to as a/an

_______ circuit.

A. Same state
B. Reset A. Arithmetic
C. Set B. Logic
D. Toggle C. Electrical
Ch. 9 D. Sequential
Ch. 9

What is the decimal equivalent of (1101011)2? CMOS means _________.

A. Complementary Main-Oxide
Semiconductor
A. 107
B. Complementary Metal-Oxide
B. 108
Semiconductor
C. 96
C. Complements Main-Oxidation
D. 100
Semiconductor
Ch. 9 D. Correlation in Metal Oxidized
Semiconductor
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 V is the smallest type of computer in terms
What Convert (B2F)16 to octal.
of their physical size?

A. 5547
A. Minicomputer B. 5457
B. Mainframe C. 7547
C. Maxicomputer D. 11010
D. Microcomputer Ch. 9
Ch. 9

Equivalent of decimal value of 178 in straight Convert 1000 1001 0111 (BCD) to its decimal
binary code is __________ and in BCD is_____. equivalent.
A. 11000, 11111111
B. 10111101, 100000
A. 798
C. 10110010, 101111000
B. 457
D. 111111, 1100000
C. 897
Ch. 9
D. 101
Ch. 9

If each digit of a decimal number is represented Which of the following items below is NOT one of
by its binary equivalent, the result is a code the three basic operations in Boolean algebra?
called ________.

A. Logical addition
A. Morse code B. Logical complementation
B. Binary system C. Logical subtraction
C. Binary-coded decimal D. Logical multiplication
D. Straight binary coding Ch. 9
Ch. 9

Convert (614)8 to decimal. How many bits are required to represent an

eight digit decimal number in BCD?

A. 400
B. 384 A. 256
C. 392 B. 4
D. 396 C. 255
Ch. 9 D. 32
Ch. 9

BCD code has always __________ bits per The _____ belongs to a class of codes called
number. the minimum-change codes, in which only one
bit in the code group changes when going from
one step to the next.
A. 2
A. Morse code
B. 4
B. BCD code
C. 8
C. Excess-3 code
D. 16
D. Gray code
Ch. 9
Ch. 9
The most widely used 7-bit alphanumeric code A circuit that operates in such a way that its
is the _________. output is high when all its inputs are high.

A. ASCII A. OR
B. EBCDIC B. NAND
C. Straight binary code C. NOR
D. Gray code D. AND
Ch. 9 Ch. 9

What is the hex equivalent of an ASCII code What is the only input combination that will
which means “HELP”? produce a high at the output of a five-input AND
gate?

A. 48 45 4C 50
B. 4C 50 51 52 A. At least one low input
C. 58 57 58 48 B. At least one high input
D. 48 45 50 50 C. All inputs should be low
Ch. 9 D. All inputs should be high
Ch. 9

A _______ takes the complete decimal number The output of an inverter is connected to the input
and represents it in binary. of a second inverter. Determine the output level of
the second inverter.
A. Output level is the complement of the input
A. BCD level.
B. Gray code B. Output level is the same as the input level.
C. Excess-3 code C. High output is observed
D. Straight binary code D. Undetermined state.
Ch. 9 Ch. 9

The number of input combinations will equal Given: x=A’BC (A+D)’. Determine the output of
________ for an N-input truth table. the circuit x if A=0, B=1, C=1 and D=0.

A. 2N – 1 A. 0
B. N B. 1
C. 2N C. 2
D. N–1 D. 10
Ch. 9 Ch. 9

The _____ operation result will be 1 if any one With OR operation, 1+1 = ________.
or more variables is a 1.

A. 1
A. NOT B. 0
B. AND C. 10
C. OR D. 2
D. NOR Ch. 9
Ch. 9
 V the expression for x = D + [(A + B)C]’ (E) to
Use In Boolean algebra, B*B’ = ______.
determine the output of the circuit for the
conditions A = B = E = 1, C = D = 0.
A. B
B. B’
A. 0 C. 0
B. 1 D. 1
C. 2
D. 10 Ch. 9
Ch. 9

The Boolean expression for a six-input OR gate. In Boolean algebra, G + GF = ______.

A. A+B+C A. GF
B. A*B*C*D*E*F B. G
C. A+B+C+D+E+F C. F
D. U+V+W+X+Y+Z D. 1
Ch. 9
Ch. 9

What type of gate is equivalent to a NAND gate In Boolean algebra, X + 1 =______.

followed by an inverter?
A. X+1
B. X
C. 0
A. OR D. 1
B. AND
C. XOR Ch. 9
D. NOR
Ch. 9

Simplify the expression y = AB’D + AB’D’. A circuit with no memory characteristics and
whose output depends only on the current value
of its inputs.
A. AB
B. D’
C. BCD A. SLC
D. AB’ B. Boolean circuits
Ch. 9 C. CLC
D. Multiplexers
Ch. 9

How many different ways can we implement the Determine the sum-of-product expression for a
inversion operation in a logic circuit? circuit with four inputs and an output that is
HIGH only when input A is low at the same time
A. One
that exactly two inputs are low.
B. Two
C. Three A. A’B’C’D + A’B’CD’ + A’BC’D’
D. Four B. A’B’C’ + C’D’
C. A’B’C’ + A’C’D’ + A’B’D’
Ch. 9 D. 10
Ch. 9
 V graphical device is used to convert a truth
What An acceptable voltage range of a logic 1 for
table to its corresponding logic circuit in a simple TTL.
and orderly process?
A. Karnaugh map
I. 2 to 5 V
B. State table
J. 0 to 0.8 V
C. Truth table
K. 0 to 1.5 V
D. State diagram
L. 3.5 to 5 V
Ch. 9
Ch. 9

What is the output of an EX-OR gate when a An acceptable voltage range for a logic 0 for
logic signal and its exact inverse are connected CMOS operating at VDD = 5V.
to its input?

E. 2 to 5 V
A. X’ F. 0 to 0.8 V
B. X G. 0 to 1.5 V
C. 1 H. 3.5 to 5 V
D. 0 Ch. 9
Ch. 9

One of the standard levels of complexity of An acceptable voltage range of a logic 1 for
integrated circuits which contains 100,000 and CMOS operating at VDD = 5V.
more number of gates.

A. 2 to 5 V
A. SSI B. 0 to 0.8 V
B. MSI C. 0 to 1.5 V
C. VLSI D. 3.5 to 5 V
D. ULSI Ch. 9
Ch. 9

What is the most common type of digital IC What happens when the input to a digital IC is
package? left unconnected for TTL ICs?

A. DIP A. It acts like logic 1.

B. Metal type B. It becomes overheated.
C. CMOS C. It acts just like logic 0.
D. TTL D. It eventually destroys itself.
Ch. 9
Ch. 9

An acceptable voltage range of a logic 0 for An unconnected input is termed as

TTL. __________.

A. 2 to 5 V A. Open
B. 0 to 0.8 V B. Close
C. 0 to 1.5 V C. Disconnected
D. 3.5 to 5 V D. Floating
Ch. 9
Ch. 9
HowV does a CMOS integrated circuit respond to What is the normal resting state of the SET and
a floating input? CLEAR inputs in a NAND gate latch?
A. Unpredictable, may overheat and be
destroyed.
A. SET = CLEAR = 1
B. Open.
B. SET = 0, CLEAR = 1
C. Shorted.
C. SET = 1, CLEAR = 0
D. Acts just like a logic 1.
D. SET = CLEAR = 0
Ch. 9
Ch. 9

Which of the following is NOT an internal digital Add the hex numbers 58 and 24.
IC fault?
A. Open signal lines.
A. 7C
B. Shorted signal lines.
B. 7D
C. Faulty power supply.
C. C7
D. Poor solder connections.
D. 2C
Ch. 9
Ch. 9

What will be the state of Q and Q’ after a flip- Add 3AF to 23C.
flop has been reset?

A. BE5
A. Q = 0, Q’ = 1 B. 5EB
B. Q = 1, Q’ = 0 C. A3B
C. Q = 0, Q’ = 0 D. 101A
D. Q = 1, Q’ = 1
Ch. 9 Ch. 9

This type of fault has the same effect as an All arithmetic operations takes place in the
internal short between IC pins. _____ of a computer.
A. CPU
B. ALU
A. Open signal lines.
C. Microprocessor
B. Shorted signal lines.
D. ROM
C. Broken wire.
D. Poor solder connection.
Ch. 9
Ch. 9

Which of the following does not describe a flip- How many inputs does a full adder have?
flop circuit?

A. 2
A. Latch B. 4
B. Memory C. 8
C. Bistable multivibrator D. 3
D. ROM
Ch. 9
Ch. 9
 V many outputs does a full adder have?
How A digital circuit that produces an output code
depending on which of its inputs is activated.

A. 1
B. 2 A. Decoder
C. 4 B. Encoder
D. 8 C. Multiplexer
D. Demultiplexer
Ch. 9 Ch. 9

How many inputs does a half adder have? An IC that contains a large number of
interconnected logic functions wherein the user
can program the IC for a specific function by
A. 1 selectively breaking the appropriate
B. 2 interconnections.
C. 3
A. RAM
D. 4
B. ROM
C. PLD
Ch. 9
D. PLC
Ch. 9

What are the three basic parts of a BCD adder Class of programmable logic devices wherein its
circuit? AND array is programmable while its OR array is
hard-wired.
A. Two 4-bit adders and connection logic.
B. Two connection logic and one 4-bit adder.
C. Two full adders and one AND gate. A. PAL
D. One connection logic and 4 full adders. B. PLA
C. PLD
D. PROM
Ch. 9 Ch. 9

What is the principal register of an arithmetic Class of programmable logic devices wherein
logic unit? both its AND and its OR arrays are
programmable.

A. Controller
B. Buffer A. Field Programmable Logic Array
C. Actuator B. Programmable Logic Controller
D. Accumulator C. Programmable Logic Circuit
D. Programmable Array Logic
Ch. 9 Ch. 9

A computer programming language in which A result which is obtained when one is added to
groups of 1s and 0s are used to represent the least significant bit position of a binary
instructions. It is also the only language a number in the 1’s complement.
computer actually understood.
A. Application software
A. Spike
B. Machine language
B. 2’s complement form
C. High-level language
C. Complement
D. Programming language
D. Signed binary numbers
Ch. 9
Ch. 9
A Vdigital circuit that oscillates between two What is that part
unstable output states.
A. Monostable multivibrator
B. Astable multivibrator
C. Bistable multivibrator
D. Flip-flop

Ch. 9

The electrical connection common to all

segments of an LCD is the __________.

A. Dual slope
B. Bootstrap
C. Backplane
D. Cascade
Ch. 9

The binary counter that counts from 0000 to

1001 before it recycles is the _________.

A. Buffer
B. BCD counter
C. Ring counter
D. Ripple counter
Ch. 9

What is a shift register in which the output of the

last flip-flop is connected to the input of the first
flip-flop?
A. Ring counter
B. Ripple counter
C. Parallel counter
D. BCD counter

Ch. 9

What term is synonymous with CLEAR in

computer systems?

A. Reset
B. Set
C. Toggle
D. Load
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