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| 1201. |
In an AHDL BCD to binary coded converter, multiplication by 10 is performed by ________. |
| A. | a multiplication operator |
| B. | shifting bits |
| C. | a library function |
| D. | a variable type |
| Answer» B. shifting bits | |
| 1202. |
In most modern computers, the transfer of data takes place over a common set of connecting lines called a ________. |
| A. | data bus |
| B. | bus line |
| C. | bus cable |
| D. | data line |
| Answer» B. bus line | |
| 1203. |
A typical AHDL comparator follows an algorithm described as ________. |
| A. | FUNCTION constructs |
| B. | CASE constructs |
| C. | IF/ELSE constructs |
| D. | PROCESS constructs |
| Answer» D. PROCESS constructs | |
| 1204. |
Another name for a multiplexer is ________. |
| A. | encoder |
| B. | decoder |
| C. | code converter |
| D. | data selector |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1205. |
When data input I6 of a 74148 octal-to-binary encoder is active, the data output is ________. |
| A. | <img src="/_files/images/digital-electronics/digital-systems/fba9_0160a.gif"> |
| B. | <img src="/_files/images/digital-electronics/digital-systems/fba9_0160b.gif"> |
| C. | <img src="/_files/images/digital-electronics/digital-systems/fba9_0160c.gif"> |
| D. | <img src="/_files/images/digital-electronics/digital-systems/fba9_0160d.gif"> |
| Answer» D. <img src="/_files/images/digital-electronics/digital-systems/fba9_0160d.gif"> | |
| 1206. |
Output 6 of a 74138 octal decoder is selected when it is enabled by a data input of: A0 = 1 A1 = 1 A2 = 0 |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 1207. |
A circuit that converts some binary code into a singular active output representing its numerical value is a comparator. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 1208. |
The maximum output voltage recognized as a LOW by a TTL gate is 2.0 V. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 1209. |
Which of the figures in figure (a to d) is equivalent to figure (e)? |
| A. | a |
| B. | b |
| C. | c |
| D. | d |
| Answer» D. d | |
| 1210. |
What does the term "random access" mean in terms of memory? |
| A. | Addresses must be accessed in a specific order. |
| B. | Any address can be accessed in any order. |
| Answer» C. | |
| 1211. |
A four-line multiplexer must have as inputs four data inputs and two select inputs. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 1212. |
In HDL, a process is usually thought of as a wire connecting two points in a circuit. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 1213. |
A demultiplexer is a device that converts some code to a recognizable number or character. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 1214. |
The original Pentium was the first CPU to feature separate data and instruction caches. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 1215. |
A NOR gate and an OR gate operate in exactly the same way. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 1216. |
Synchronous binary counters can only be used for the application of timing of digital systems. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 1217. |
An OR gate with inverted inputs functions as: |
| A. | an AND gate. |
| B. | a NAND gate. |
| C. | a NOR gate. |
| D. | an inverter. |
| Answer» C. a NOR gate. | |
| 1218. |
How many BCD adders would be required to add the numbers 97310 + 3910? |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 4 |
| C. | 5 |
| D. | 6 |
| Answer» B. 4 | |
| 1219. |
The diagram given below shows a ________, and in order for the decimal number 3 to be displayed, terminals ________ must be ________. |
| A. | common-cathode seven-segment display, ef, LOW |
| B. | common-anode seven-segment display, abcdg, HIGH |
| C. | common-anode seven-segment display, abcdg, LOW |
| D. | common-cathode seven-segment display, abcdg, HIGH |
| Answer» D. common-cathode seven-segment display, abcdg, HIGH | |
| 1220. |
A(n) ________ is a combinational logic circuit that compares two input binary quantities and generates outputs to indicate which one has the greater magnitude. |
| A. | demultiplexer |
| B. | code converter |
| C. | magnitude comparator |
| D. | E-MOS |
| Answer» D. E-MOS | |
| 1221. |
If by chance more than one of the inputs in an HDL encoder is activated at the same time, the priority encoder ________. |
| A. | enters a fault mode |
| B. | ignores the least significant input |
| C. | resamples the data |
| D. | finds some other input |
| Answer» C. resamples the data | |
| 1222. |
A device that selects one of several inputs to be placed on the output is a multiplexer. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 1223. |
The circuit shown below is a(n) ________. |
| A. | 4-bit magnitude comparator |
| B. | 4-bit half adder |
| C. | 8-bit comparator |
| D. | 8-bit binary adder |
| Answer» B. 4-bit half adder | |
| 1224. |
The device that generates a coded output from a single active numeric input line is ________. |
| A. | a decoder |
| B. | a multiplexer |
| C. | a comparator |
| D. | an encoder |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1225. |
A logic circuit that determines if one input is equal to another is called a comparator. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 1226. |
A VARIABLE can be thought of as a piece of scrap paper used to write down some numbers that can be used later. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 1227. |
Output 3 of a 74138 octal decoder is selected when it is enabled by a data input of: A0 = 1 A1 = 1 A2 = 0 |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 1228. |
When data input I1 of a 74148 octal-to-binary encoder is active, the data output is: A0 = 0 A1 = 0 A2 = 1 |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 1229. |
Subtract the following binary numbers. 0101 1000 &nbsp 1010 0011 &nbsp 1101 1110 0010 0011 &nbsp 0011 1000 &nbsp 0101 0111 |
| A. | 0011 0100 0110 1010 1000 0110 |
| B. | 0011 0101 0110 1011 1000 0111 |
| C. | 0011 0101 0110 1010 1000 0111 |
| D. | 0011 0101 0110 1010 1000 0110 |
| Answer» C. 0011 0101 0110 1010 1000 0111 | |
| 1230. |
Inside a computer all arithmetic operations take place in the ________. |
| A. | accumulator register |
| B. | ALU |
| C. | CPU |
| D. | B register |
| Answer» C. CPU | |
| 1231. |
A ________ is user-programmable memory that cannot be erased and reprogrammed. |
| A. | ROM |
| B. | EPROM |
| C. | EEPROM |
| D. | PROM |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1232. |
PROMs are programmed by ________ fuses. |
| A. | zapping |
| B. | blowing |
| C. | charging |
| D. | inputting |
| Answer» B. blowing | |
| 1233. |
Read-only memory is memory ________. |
| A. | that has unlimited storage capacity |
| B. | whose data can never be altered by the user |
| C. | that must be refreshed periodically or it will lose storage |
| D. | that maintains storage as long as power is applied |
| Answer» C. that must be refreshed periodically or it will lose storage | |
| 1234. |
A device that needs constant refreshing to avoid losing data is a(n) ________. |
| A. | SRAM |
| B. | DRAM |
| C. | ROM |
| D. | EPROM |
| Answer» C. ROM | |
| 1235. |
The major advantage of CMOS logic circuits over TTL is very low power consumption. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 1236. |
A FIFO ________. |
| A. | allows data to be clocked in and out at different clock rates |
| B. | outputs the data in the same order that it was input |
| C. | can be used to smooth out bursts of data into a continuous stream |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1237. |
When a computer is executing a program of instructions, the CPU will ________ memory locations as dictated by the program instructions. |
| A. | format |
| B. | scan |
| C. | store data into |
| D. | verify |
| Answer» D. verify | |
| 1238. |
A DRAM has a RAS and a CAS because ________. |
| A. | the address lines are multiplexed to reduce pin count |
| B. | the RAS determines the operation mode and the CAS enables the tristate outputs |
| C. | the RAS latches in the address and the CAS latches in data |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. the RAS determines the operation mode and the CAS enables the tristate outputs | |
| 1239. |
Dynamic memory is memory ________. |
| A. | that will maintain storage even if power is removed |
| B. | whose data can never be altered |
| C. | that must be refreshed periodically or it will lose storage |
| D. | that maintains storage as long as power is applied |
| Answer» D. that maintains storage as long as power is applied | |
| 1240. |
Dynamic RAMs store information by using ________. |
| A. | magnetism |
| B. | flip-flops |
| C. | latches |
| D. | capacitors |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1241. |
When more than one IC is used to provide all the addressable locations in a memory, a technique called ________ is used to identify which IC is being accessed. |
| A. | address decoding |
| B. | memory refresh |
| C. | data encoding |
| D. | memory paging |
| Answer» B. memory refresh | |
| 1242. |
The memory operation that presents data on the memory outputs after entering a new address is called ________. |
| A. | a read cycle |
| B. | a write cycle |
| C. | a refresh cycle |
| D. | a chip select |
| Answer» B. a write cycle | |
| 1243. |
Because of their nonvolatility, high speed, low power requirements, and lack of moving parts, ________ have become feasible alternatives to magnetic disk storage. |
| A. | CD-ROMs |
| B. | flash memory modules |
| C. | ROMs |
| D. | EPROMs |
| Answer» C. ROMs | |
| 1244. |
The EPROM is strictly a MOS device. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 1245. |
A term often used commercially to refer to read/write memory is sequential-access memory. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 1246. |
DRAM chips can be combined for larger capacity and word sizes using the same methods as for other memory types. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 1247. |
More than one bit of data can occupy each memory cell. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 1248. |
Flash memories are frequently used in place of floppy or small-capacity hard disk drives in portable computers. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 1249. |
Information that is stored in a mask ROM ________. |
| A. | can be modified by using special equipment |
| B. | is stored by the manufacturer and cannot be changed |
| C. | is lost if power is interrupted |
| D. | can be modified by using special equipment and is lost if power is interrupted |
| Answer» C. is lost if power is interrupted | |
| 1250. |
Flash memories are so called because of the rapid ________ times. |
| A. | read and write |
| B. | format and erase |
| C. | erase and read |
| D. | erase and write |
| Answer» E. | |