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This section includes 2291 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
451. |
If both inputs of an S-R flip-flop are low, what will happen when the clock goes HIGH? |
A. | An invalid state will exist. |
B. | No change will occur in the output. |
C. | The output will toggle. |
D. | The output will reset. |
Answer» C. The output will toggle. | |
452. |
The circuit given below fails to function; the inputs are checked with a logic probe and the following indications are obtained: CLK, J1, J2, J3, K1, K2, and K3 are pulsing. Q and |
A. | There is no problem. |
B. | The clock should be held HIGH. |
C. | The PRE is stuck LOW. |
D. | The CLR is stuck HIGH. |
Answer» D. The CLR is stuck HIGH. | |
453. |
Asynchronous inputs will cause the flip-flop to respond immediately with regard to the clock input. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
454. |
Which is not a real advantage of HDL? |
A. | Using higher levels of abstraction |
B. | Tailoring components to exactly fit the needs of the project |
C. | The use of graphical tools |
D. | Using higher levels of abstraction and tailoring components to exactly fit the needs of the project |
Answer» D. Using higher levels of abstraction and tailoring components to exactly fit the needs of the project | |
455. |
Two J-K flip-flops with their J-K inputs tied HIGH are cascaded to be used as counters. After four input clock pulses, the binary count is ________. |
A. | 00 |
B. | 11 |
C. | 01 |
D. | 10 |
Answer» B. 11 | |
456. |
Latches constructed with NOR and NAND gates tend to remain in the latched condition due to which configuration feature? |
A. | cross coupling |
B. | gate impedance |
C. | low input voltages |
D. | asynchronous operation |
Answer» B. gate impedance | |
457. |
Edge-triggered flip-flops must have: |
A. | very fast response times. |
B. | at least two inputs to handle rising and falling edges. |
C. | a pulse transition detector. |
D. | active-LOW inputs and complemented outputs. |
Answer» D. active-LOW inputs and complemented outputs. | |
458. |
In VHDL, how is each instance of a component addressed? |
A. | A name followed by a colon and the name of the library primitive |
B. | A name followed by a semicolon and the component type |
C. | A name followed by the library being used |
D. | A name followed by the component library number |
Answer» B. A name followed by a semicolon and the component type | |
459. |
The logic gate that will have HIGH or "1" at its output when any one of its inputs is HIGH is a(n): |
A. | NOR gate |
B. | OR gate |
C. | AND gate |
D. | NOT operation |
Answer» C. AND gate | |
460. |
Which of the symbols shown below represents an AND gate? |
A. | a |
B. | b |
C. | c |
D. | d |
Answer» E. | |
461. |
For a three-input AND gate, with the input waveforms as shown below, which output waveform is correct? |
A. | a |
B. | b |
C. | c |
D. | d |
Answer» D. d | |
462. |
The special software application that translates from HDL into a grid of 1's and 0's, which can be loaded into a PLD, is called a: |
A. | formatter. |
B. | compiler. |
C. | programmable wiring. |
D. | CPU. |
Answer» C. programmable wiring. | |
463. |
As a general rule for stable flip-flop triggering, the clock pulse rise and fall times must be: |
A. | very long. |
B. | very short. |
C. | at a maximum value to enable the input control signals to stabilize. |
D. | of no consequence as long as the levels are within the determinate range of value. |
Answer» C. at a maximum value to enable the input control signals to stabilize. | |
464. |
A positive edge-triggered D flip-flop will store a 1 when ________. |
A. | the D input is HIGH and the clock transitions from HIGH to LOW |
B. | the D input is HIGH and the clock transitions from LOW to HIGH |
C. | the D input is HIGH and the clock is LOW |
D. | the D input is HIGH and the clock is HIGH |
Answer» C. the D input is HIGH and the clock is LOW | |
465. |
If both inputs of an S-R flip-flop are LOW, what will happen when the clock goes high? |
A. | No change will occur in the output. |
B. | An invalid state will exist. |
C. | The output will toggle. |
D. | The output will reset. |
Answer» B. An invalid state will exist. | |
466. |
Four J-K flip-flops are cascaded with their J-K inputs tied HIGH. If the input frequency (fin) to the first flip-flop is 32 kHz, the output frequency (fout) is ________. |
A. | 1 kHz |
B. | 2 kHz |
C. | 4 kHz |
D. | 16 kHz |
Answer» C. 4 kHz | |
467. |
A push-button switch is used to input data to a register. The output of the register is erratic. What could be causing the problem? |
A. | The power supply is probably noisy. |
B. | The switch contacts are bouncing. |
C. | The socket contacts on the register IC are corroded. |
D. | The register IC is intermittent and failure is imminent. |
Answer» C. The socket contacts on the register IC are corroded. | |
468. |
The output of a gated S-R flip-flop changes only if the: |
A. | flip-flop is set |
B. | control input data has changed |
C. | flip-flop is reset |
D. | input data has no change |
Answer» C. flip-flop is reset | |
469. |
Simplify the expression |
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B. | <img src="/_files/images/digital-electronics/digital-systems/mca3_1019b1.gif"> |
C. | <img src="/_files/images/digital-electronics/digital-systems/mca3_1019c1.gif"> |
D. | <img src="/_files/images/digital-electronics/digital-systems/mca3_1019d1.gif"> |
Answer» C. <img src="/_files/images/digital-electronics/digital-systems/mca3_1019c1.gif"> | |
470. |
To completely load and then unload an 8-bit register requires how many clock pulses? |
A. | 2 |
B. | 4 |
C. | 8 |
D. | 16 |
Answer» E. | |
471. |
What is one disadvantage of an S-R flip-flop? |
A. | It has no enable input. |
B. | It has an invalid state. |
C. | It has no clock input. |
D. | It has only a single output. |
Answer» C. It has no clock input. | |
472. |
Which of the following best describes the action of pulse-triggered FF's? |
A. | The clock and the S-R inputs must be pulse shaped. |
B. | The data is entered on the leading edge of the clock, and transferred out on the trailing edge of the clock. |
C. | A pulse on the clock transfers data from input to output. |
D. | The synchronous inputs must be pulsed. |
Answer» C. A pulse on the clock transfers data from input to output. | |
473. |
An invalid condition in the operation of an active-HIGH input S-R latch occurs when ________. |
A. | HIGHs are applied simultaneously to both inputs S and R |
B. | LOWs are applied simultaneously to both inputs S and R |
C. | a LOW is applied to the S input while a HIGH is applied to the R input |
D. | a HIGH is applied to the S input while a LOW is applied to the R input |
Answer» B. LOWs are applied simultaneously to both inputs S and R | |
474. |
For a three-input NOR gate, with the input waveforms as shown below, which output waveform is correct? |
A. | a |
B. | b |
C. | c |
D. | d |
Answer» B. b | |
475. |
What is the indication of a short to ground in the output of a driving gate? |
A. | Only the output of the defective gate is affected. |
B. | There is a signal loss to all load gates. |
C. | The node may be stuck in either the HIGH or the LOW state. |
D. | The affected node will be stuck in the HIGH state. |
Answer» C. The node may be stuck in either the HIGH or the LOW state. | |
476. |
What will a design engineer do after he/she is satisfied that the design will work? |
A. | Put it in a flow chart |
B. | Program a chip and test it |
C. | Give the design to a technician to verify the design |
D. | Perform a vector test |
Answer» C. Give the design to a technician to verify the design | |
477. |
In VHDL, macrofunctions is/are: |
A. | digital circuits. |
B. | analog circuits. |
C. | a set of bit vectors. |
D. | preprogrammed TTL devices. |
Answer» E. | |
478. |
Which of the following is an important feature of the sum-of-products form of expressions? |
A. | All logic circuits are reduced to nothing more than simple AND and OR operations. |
B. | The delay times are greatly reduced over other forms. |
C. | No signal must pass through more than two gates, not including inverters. |
D. | The maximum number of gates that any signal must pass through is reduced by a factor of two. |
Answer» B. The delay times are greatly reduced over other forms. | |
479. |
An output gate is connected to four input gates; the circuit does not function. Preliminary tests with the DMM indicate that the power is applied; scope tests show that the primary input gate has a pulsing signal, while the interconnecting node has no signal. The four load gates are all on different ICs. Which instrument will best help isolate the problem? |
A. | Current tracer |
B. | Logic probe |
C. | Oscilloscope |
D. | Logic analyzer |
Answer» B. Logic probe | |
480. |
What is the indication of a short on the input of a load gate? |
A. | Only the output of the defective gate is affected. |
B. | There is a signal loss to all gates on the node. |
C. | The affected node will be stuck in the LOW state. |
D. | There is a signal loss to all gates on the node, and the affected node will be stuck in the LOW state. |
Answer» E. | |
481. |
In HDL, LITERALS is/are: |
A. | digital systems. |
B. | scalars. |
C. | binary coded decimals. |
D. | a numbering system. |
Answer» C. binary coded decimals. | |
482. |
Which of the K-maps given below represents the expression X = AC + BC + B? |
A. | a |
B. | b |
C. | c |
D. | d |
Answer» D. d | |
483. |
A decoder can be used as a demultiplexer by ________. |
A. | tying all enable pins LOW |
B. | tying all data-select lines LOW |
C. | tying all data-select lines HIGH |
D. | using the input lines for data selection and an enable line for data input |
Answer» E. | |
484. |
How many 4-bit parallel adders would be required to add two binary numbers each representing decimal numbers up through 30010? |
A. | 1 |
B. | 2 |
C. | 3 |
D. | 4 |
Answer» D. 4 | |
485. |
Which statement below best describes a Karnaugh map? |
A. | A Karnaugh map can be used to replace Boolean rules. |
B. | The Karnaugh map eliminates the need for using NAND and NOR gates. |
C. | Variable complements can be eliminated by using Karnaugh maps. |
D. | Karnaugh maps provide a visual approach to simplifying Boolean expressions. |
Answer» E. | |
486. |
Each "1" entry in a K-map square represents: |
A. | a HIGH for each input truth table condition that produces a HIGH output. |
B. | a HIGH output on the truth table for all LOW input combinations. |
C. | a LOW output for all possible HIGH input conditions. |
D. | a DON'T CARE condition for all possible input truth table combinations. |
Answer» B. a HIGH output on the truth table for all LOW input combinations. | |
487. |
For a two-input XNOR gate, with the input waveforms as shown below, which output waveform is correct? |
A. | a |
B. | b |
C. | c |
D. | d |
Answer» E. | |
488. |
A certain BCD-to-decimal decoder has active-HIGH inputs and active-LOW outputs. Which output goes LOW when the inputs are 1001? |
A. | 0 |
B. | 3 |
C. | 9 |
D. | None. All outputs are HIGH. |
Answer» D. None. All outputs are HIGH. | |
489. |
What type of logic circuit is represented by the figure shown below? |
A. | XOR |
B. | XNOR |
C. | XAND |
D. | XNAND |
Answer» C. XAND | |
490. |
What is the difference between an astable multivibrator and a monostable multivibrator? |
A. | The astable is free running. |
B. | The astable needs to be clocked. |
C. | The monostable is free running. |
D. | none of the above |
Answer» B. The astable needs to be clocked. | |
491. |
Is there any limit to the number of times that a 74123 can be retriggered? |
A. | yes |
B. | no |
Answer» C. | |
492. |
The Ex-NOR is sometimes called the ________. |
A. | parity gate |
B. | equality gate |
C. | inverted OR |
D. | parity gate or the equality gate |
Answer» C. inverted OR | |
493. |
Parity systems are defined as either________ or ________ and will add an extra ________ to the digital information being transmitted. |
A. | positive, negative, byte |
B. | odd, even, bit |
C. | upper, lower, digit |
D. | on, off, decimal |
Answer» C. upper, lower, digit | |
494. |
Which type of gate can be used to add two bits? |
A. | Ex-OR |
B. | Ex-NOR |
C. | Ex-NAND |
D. | NOR |
Answer» B. Ex-NOR | |
495. |
Why is an exclusive-NOR gate also called an equality gate? |
A. | The output is false if the inputs are equal. |
B. | The output is true if the inputs are opposite. |
C. | The output is true if the inputs are equal. |
Answer» D. | |
496. |
Pulse stretching, time-delay, and pulse generation are all easily accomplished with which type of multivibrator circuit? |
A. | astable |
B. | monostable |
C. | multistable |
D. | bistable |
Answer» C. multistable | |
497. |
The internal circuitry of the 555 timer consists of ________, an R-S flip-flop, a transistor switch, an output buffer amplifier, and a voltage divider. |
A. | a comparator |
B. | a voltage amplifier |
C. | two comparators |
D. | a peak detector |
Answer» D. a peak detector | |
498. |
With most monostable multivibrators, what is the Q output when no input trigger has occurred? |
A. | LOW |
B. | +5 V |
C. | SET |
D. | HIGH |
Answer» B. +5 V | |
499. |
The output of the astable circuit ________. |
A. | constantly switches between two states |
B. | is LOW until a trigger is received |
C. | is HIGH until a trigger is received |
D. | floats until triggered |
Answer» B. is LOW until a trigger is received | |
500. |
If a diode is connected across resistor RB (positive end up) in the given figure, what is the new duty cycle of the output waveform? |
A. | 56% |
B. | 44% |
C. | 21.6% |
D. | 17.4% |
Answer» D. 17.4% | |