

MCQOPTIONS
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.
1901. |
The combination of waveforms consisting of the given figures 1 and 2 is generally referred to as ________. |
A. | simultaneous waveforms |
B. | a timing diagram |
C. | two-phase waveforms |
D. | pulse waveforms |
Answer» C. two-phase waveforms | |
1902. |
The digit that changes most often when counting is called the ________. |
A. | LSB |
B. | LL Bean |
C. | LED |
D. | LCD |
Answer» B. LL Bean | |
1903. |
Memory devices that use electronic latching circuits are called ________. |
A. | RAM |
B. | flip-flops |
C. | magnetic tape |
D. | DRAM |
Answer» C. magnetic tape | |
1904. |
The manner in which a digital circuit responds to an input is the circuit's ________. |
A. | logic |
B. | wiring |
C. | inputs |
D. | outputs |
Answer» B. wiring | |
1905. |
A microprocessor that performs only specific, dedicated tasks is also called a ________. |
A. | microcontroller |
B. | calculator |
C. | laptop microrocmputer |
D. | workstation processor |
Answer» B. calculator | |
1906. |
The decimal system is composed of ________ symbols. |
A. | 2 |
B. | 8 |
C. | 10 |
D. | 16 |
Answer» D. 16 | |
1907. |
If a HIGH logic level is assigned a binary zero (0), and a low level is assigned a binary one (1), the logic is called ________. |
A. | negative logic |
B. | positive logic |
C. | invalid logic |
D. | assertion-level logic |
Answer» B. positive logic | |
1908. |
A(n)________ is not a functional unit of a computer. |
A. | input unit |
B. | memory unit |
C. | modem |
D. | control unit |
Answer» D. control unit | |
1909. |
Other ________ are often used to interpret or represent binary quantities for the convenience of the people who work with and use these digital systems. |
A. | analog systems |
B. | digital systems |
C. | number systems |
D. | binary systems |
Answer» D. binary systems | |
1910. |
In a positive logic system, the HIGH level is usually represented by ________. |
A. | 0 V |
B. | +1 V |
C. | +5 V |
D. | +9 V |
Answer» D. +9 V | |
1911. |
A set of instructions for a computer is called a(n) ________. |
A. | instruction manual |
B. | logic unit |
C. | program |
D. | diagram |
Answer» D. diagram | |
1912. |
The set of instructions for a computer is called a(n) ________. |
A. | program |
B. | input |
C. | output |
D. | control unit |
Answer» B. input | |
1913. |
The value of the data shown in the given figure is ________. |
A. | between 0 and 1 |
B. | 1011001 |
C. | 5 |
D. | 1001101 |
Answer» C. 5 | |
1914. |
To determine which of two binary numbers is larger, you could use a(n) ________. |
A. | register |
B. | adder |
C. | encoder |
D. | magnitude comparator |
Answer» E. | |
1915. |
In ________ transmission, a single conductor is used. |
A. | digital |
B. | automatic |
C. | serial |
D. | binary |
Answer» D. binary | |
1916. |
The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is composed of memory and outputs. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
1917. |
PALs are relatively simple integrated circuit devices. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
1918. |
A device to convert a binary number to a 7-segment display format is a decoder. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
1919. |
The two binary digits are 1 and 2. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
1920. |
A logic analyzer is used to display a timing diagram. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
1921. |
With an AND gate, if one input is HIGH, the output reflects the other input. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
1922. |
Parallel transmission is faster than serial. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
1923. |
A microcomputer is the smallest type of computer. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
1924. |
In a negative logic system, a high is represented by 0. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
1925. |
The LSB is always to the right of the MSB. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
1926. |
A digital circuit will not obey a set of logic rules. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
1927. |
Circuits that exhibit the property of memory normally revert to their original state when the input is removed. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
1928. |
The ________ number system has a base of sixteen. |
A. | Johnson |
B. | hexadecimal |
C. | binary |
D. | octal |
Answer» C. binary | |
1929. |
The decimal equivalent of the BCD number 1010 is ________. |
A. | 8 |
B. | 10 |
C. | 12 |
D. | invalid |
Answer» E. | |
1930. |
The largest unsigned decimal number that can be represented in binary using six bits is ________. |
A. | 63 |
B. | 64 |
C. | 127 |
D. | 128 |
Answer» B. 64 | |
1931. |
Whenever information is transmitted from one device to another, there is a possibility that ________. |
A. | one device is off |
B. | errors will occur |
C. | there is a full moon |
D. | the data will be received as transmitted |
Answer» C. there is a full moon | |
1932. |
Odd-parity 9E16 is ________ decimal. |
A. | 30 |
B. | 158 |
C. | 78 |
D. | Nothing. Parity does not check. |
Answer» B. 158 | |
1933. |
Hexadecimal 12 is ________in binary. |
A. | 00010111 |
B. | 00010100 |
C. | 00010010 |
D. | 00100001 |
Answer» D. 00100001 | |
1934. |
Overflow can occur if two signed numbers are added and ________. |
A. | they have opposite signs |
B. | they have the same sign |
C. | both of the above |
D. | none of the above |
Answer» C. both of the above | |
1935. |
Transistor-transistor logic (TTL) uses the bipolar transistor as its main circuit element. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
1936. |
A digital quantity has a discrete set of values. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
1937. |
Most computers store data in strings of ________ bits called a ________. |
A. | 8, word |
B. | 8, byte |
C. | 16, word |
D. | 16, byte |
Answer» C. 16, word | |
1938. |
A complete alphanumeric code would include 26 lowercase letters, 26 uppercase letters, 10 numeric digits, 7 punctuation marks, and anywhere from ________ to ________ other characters. |
A. | 5, 10 |
B. | 10, 15 |
C. | 10, 20 |
D. | 20, 40 |
Answer» E. | |
1939. |
Hex 4B5258 is ________ in ASCII code. |
A. | FGM |
B. | KLM |
C. | KRX |
D. | JQW |
Answer» D. JQW | |
1940. |
The ________ code represents alphanumeric characters as seven-bit binary numbers. |
A. | ASCII |
B. | octal |
C. | alphanumeric |
D. | Boy Scout |
Answer» B. octal | |
1941. |
A type of shift register in which the Q or Q output of one stage is not connected to the input of the next stage is ________. |
A. | parallel in/serial out |
B. | serial in/parallel out |
C. | serial in/serial out |
D. | parallel in/parallel out |
Answer» E. | |
1942. |
Assume a LOW logic level is placed on the SHIFT/LOAD input of a 74195 shift register. The output will change ________. |
A. | immediately |
B. | if the CLOCK is also LOW |
C. | on the next clock leading edge |
D. | depending on the J and K inputs |
Answer» D. depending on the J and K inputs | |
1943. |
One of the stages in a register consists of a latch. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
1944. |
There are several ways to construct a stepper motor to achieve digitally controlled stepping action. One possibility is to construct four stator coils set up as four pole pairs, each 45 apart and using three ferromagnetic pairs spaced 60 apart. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
1945. |
A parallel load operation is asynchronous, so it is not dependent on the clock. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
1946. |
A ferromagnetic material is one that forms a resistance to magnetic fields. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
1947. |
The Boolean expression (A + B)(C + D) is an example of ________. |
A. | LAB |
B. | LUT |
C. | SOP |
D. | POS |
Answer» E. | |
1948. |
A counter has a specified sequence of states, but a shift register does not. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
1949. |
A unit of logic in an FPGA that is made up of multiple smaller logic modules and a local programmer interconnect that is used to connect internal logic modules is called a ________. |
A. | bed-of-nails |
B. | boundary scan |
C. | CLB |
D. | CPLD |
Answer» D. CPLD | |
1950. |
In a FLEX10K device, the carry chain provides a fast carry forward function between ________. |
A. | LUTs |
B. | EABs |
C. | LEs |
D. | LABs |
Answer» D. LABs | |