Explore topic-wise MCQs in Digital Circuits.

This section includes 16 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Digital Circuits knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The selector inputs to an arithmetic/logic unit (ALU) determine the __________

A. Selection of the IC
B. Arithmetic or logic function
C. Data word selection
D. Clock frequency to be used
Answer» C. Data word selection
2.

When performing subtraction by addition in the 2’s-complement system is?

A. The minuend and the subtrahend are both changed to the 2’s-complement
B. The minuend is changed to 2’s-complement and the subtrahend is left in its original form
C. The minuend is left in its original form and the subtrahend is changed to its 2’s-complement
D. The minuend and subtrahend are both left in their original form
Answer» D. The minuend and subtrahend are both left in their original form
3.

The binary subtraction of 0 – 0 = ?

A. Difference = 0, borrow = 0
B. Difference = 1, borrow = 0
C. Difference = 1, borrow = 1
D. Difference = 0, borrow = 1
Answer» B. Difference = 1, borrow = 0
4.

What is the major difference between half-adders and full-adders?

A. Full-adders are made up of two half-adders
B. Full adders can handle double-digit numbers
C. Full adders have a carry input capability
D. Half adders can handle only single-digit numbers
Answer» D. Half adders can handle only single-digit numbers
5.

A logic circuit that provides a HIGH output for both inputs HIGH or both inputs LOW is __________

A. Ex-NOR gate
B. OR gate
C. Ex-OR gate
D. NAND gate
Answer» B. OR gate
6.

Controlled buffers can be useful __________

A. To control the circuit’s output into the bus
B. In comparison of component’s output with its input
C. In increasing the output from its low input
D. All of the Mentioned
Answer» B. In comparison of component’s output with its input
7.

Controlled inverter is also known as _____________

A. Controlled buffer
B. NOT gate
C. Both controlled buffer and NOT gate
D. Controlled gate
Answer» D. Controlled gate
8.

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A. The minuend and the subtrahend are both changed to the 2’s-complement
B. The minuend is changed to 2’s-complement and the subtrahend is left in its original form
C. The minuend is left in its original form and the subtrahend is changed to its 2’s-complement
D. The minuend and subtrahend are both left in their original form
Answer» D. The minuend and subtrahend are both left in their original form
9.

Which of the following is correct for full adders?$

A. Full adders have the capability of directly adding decimal numbers
B. Full adders are used to make half adders
C. Full adders are limited to two inputs since there are only two binary digits
D. In a parallel full adder, the first stage may be a half adder
Answer» E.
10.

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A. Sum and carry
B. Half-adder and full-adder
C. Asynchronous and synchronous
D. One and two’s-complement
Answer» C. Asynchronous and synchronous
11.

The binary subtraction of 0 – 0 = ?$

A. Difference = 0, borrow = 0
B. Difference = 1, borrow = 0
C. Difference = 1, borrow = 1
D. Difference = 0, borrow = 1
Answer» B. Difference = 1, borrow = 0
12.

What is the first thing you will need if you are going to use a macro-function?

A. A complicated design project
B. An experienced design engineer
C. Good documentation
D. Experience in HDL
Answer» E.
13.

A logic circuit that provides a HIGH output for both inputs HIGH or both inputs LOW is

A. Ex-NOR gate
B. OR gate
C. Ex-OR gate
D. NAND gate
Answer» B. OR gate
14.

Controlled buffers can be useful

A. To control the circuit’s output into the bus
B. In comparison of component’s output with its input
C. In increasing the output from its low input
D. All of the Mentioned
Answer» B. In comparison of component‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬•s output with its input
15.

Why XOR gate is called an inverter?

A. Because of the same input
B. Because of the same output
C. It behaves like a NOT gate
D. None of the Mentioned
Answer» D. None of the Mentioned
16.

Controlled inverter is also known as

A. Controlled buffer
B. NOT gate
C. Both controlled buffer and NOT gate
D. None of the Mentioned
Answer» D. None of the Mentioned