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901.

A multilevel decoder is more costly as compared to single level decoder.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
902.

The basic circuit configuration for TTL resembles that of a

A. AND gate
B. NAND gate
C. NOR gate
D. OR gate
Answer» C. NOR gate
903.

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. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
904.

The boolean expression for shaded area in the given figure is

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
905.

In a 4 input OR gate, the total number of High outputs for the 16 input states are

A. 16
B. 15
C. 14
D. 13
Answer» C. 14
906.

In order to enable TRAP interrupt, which of the following instructions are needed?

A. El only
B. SIM only
C. El and SIM both
D. None
Answer» E.
907.

The initial state of a Mod-16 counter is 0110. After 37 clock pulses the state of counter will be

A. 1011
B. 0110
C. 010
D. 0001
Answer» B. 0110
908.

Fastest memory cell

A. bubble memory
B. core memory
C. semiconductor memory
D. superconductor memory
Answer» D. superconductor memory
909.

The radix of a hexadecimal system is

A. 2
B. 3
C. 8
D. 16
Answer» E.
910.

Data can be changed from spatial code to temporal code and vice-versa by using

A. ADC and DAC
B. shift Register
C. synchronous counter
D. timers
Answer» C. synchronous counter
911.

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» E.
912.

A flip-flop circuit is

A. monostable
B. bistable
C. multistable
D. unstable
Answer» C. multistable
913.

In a T flip-flop the output frequency is

A. same as input frequency
B. half of I/p frequency
C. double the input frequency
D. none
Answer» C. double the input frequency
914.

The number of memory locations in which 14 address bits can access is

A. 1024
B. 2048
C. 4096
D. 16384
Answer» E.
915.

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
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
916.

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» B. 1
917.

A 12-bit binary counter has the following state. The octal number represented is

A. 677
B. 7163
C. 7128
D. 7183
Answer» C. 7128
918.

Decimal 1932 when converted into 10's complement will become

A. 8868
B. 8068
C. 8608
D. 8806
Answer» C. 8608
919.

An index register in digital computer is a register to be used for

A. performing arithmetic and logic operations
B. temporary storage of result
C. counting number of times a program is executed
D. address modification purpose
Answer» E.
920.

For a NOR SR latch the normal resting state of inputs is

A. S = R = 1
B. S = 0, R = 1
C. S = 0, R = 0
D. S = 1, R = 0
Answer» D. S = 1, R = 0
921.

A parity detector can detect

A. single error only
B. single error or odd number of errors
C. two errors
D. single or two errors
Answer» C. two errors
922.

Maxterm designation for A + B + C is

A. M₀
B. M₁
C. M₃
D. M₄
Answer» B. M₁
923.

The recently-introduces CD-ROM 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» E.
924.

In a digital system there are three inputs ABC. Output should be high when atleast two inputs are high. Then output =

A. AB + BC + AC
B. ABC + ABC̅ + A̅ BC + AB̅C
C. AB + BC + AC̅
D. AB̅ + BC̅ + A̅C
Answer» C. AB + BC + AC̅
925.

Assertion (A): Decoder is not a combinational circuit.Reason (R): Every memory element of semi conductor form has a decoder.

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» C. A is true, R is false
926.

The number of FF required for a divide by 12 circuit is

A. 16
B. 12
C. 8
D. 4
Answer» E.
927.

A combination circuit is one in which the output depends on

A. input combination at that time
B. input combination and previous output
C. input combination and previous input
D. present output and previous output
Answer» B. input combination and previous output
928.

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» B. 16 GB
929.

The resolution of a 12-bit 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
D. 5.12 mV
Answer» B. 3.50 mV
930.

39.12₁₀ = __________

A. 10111.0001111
B. 100011.0001111
C. 100001.0001111
D. 001111.0001111
Answer» B. 100011.0001111
931.

A 6 bit ladder A/D converter has input 101001. The output is (assume 0 = 0 V and 1 = 10 V)

A. 4.23
B. 6.41
C. 5.52
D. 9.23
Answer» C. 5.52
932.

Assertion (A): A 4 input variable logic circuit can be implemented using a 8 : 1 multiplexer.Reason (R): When a multiplexer is used as a logic function generator, the logic design is simple.

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» C. A is true, R is false
933.

Assertion (A): A multiplexer can be used for data routing.Reason (R): A multiplexer has one input and many outputs.

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» D. A is false, R is true
934.

Serial input data of 8085 can be loaded into bit-7 of the accumulator by

A. executing a RIM instruction
B. executing RSTI
C. using TRAP
D. none of the above
Answer» B. executing RSTI
935.

Monostable multivibrator is called one-shot or single-shot 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» D. changes to quasistable for a fixed period of time upon receipt of triggering signal.
936.

In floating point representation, the accuracy is

A. 10 bit
B. 9 bit
C. 8 bit
D. 6 bit
Answer» C. 8 bit
937.

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» B. SIM only
938.

In a JK flip flop output Q = 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» B. X and 1
939.

In 8085 microprocessor, how many I/O ports can be accessed by memory mapped method?

A. 8
B. 256
C. 32 K
D. 64 K
Answer» D. 64 K
940.

An 8 bit binary number is to be entered into an 8 bit serial shift register. The number of clock pulses required is

A. 1
B. 2
C. 4
D. 8
Answer» E.
941.

A mod-10 counter can divide the clock frequency by a factor of

A. 10
B. 20
C. 210
D. 102
Answer» B. 20
942.

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» D. 256
943.

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» E.
944.

The decimal equivalent of ABC₁₆ is

A. 348
B. 2583
C. 2748
D. 33
Answer» D. 33
945.

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» C. high when all inputs are high
946.

Decimal 17 in octal system is represented by

A. 888
B. 111
C. 21
D. 27
Answer» D. 27
947.

The number of cells in a 4 variable K map is

A. 16
B. 8
C. 4
D. 32
Answer» B. 8
948.

In 2's complement form, - 2 is

A. 1011
B. 1110
C. 1100
D. 1010
Answer» C. 1100
949.

1's complement of 11100110 is

A. 00011001
B. 10000001
C. 00011010
D. 00000000
Answer» B. 10000001
950.

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.

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» E.