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1.

For the device shown here, assume the D input is LOW, both S inputs are LOW and the input is LOW. What is the status of the Y’ outputs?

A. d
B. a
C. c
D. b
Answer» B. a
2.

There are many situations in logic design in which simplification of logic expression is possible in terms of XOR and                                    operations.

A. x-nor
B. xor
C. nor
D. nand
Answer» B. xor
3.

The number of literals in the expression F=X.Y’ + Z are

A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D. 1
Answer» C. 2
4.

There are              cells in a 4-variable K-map.

A. 12
B. 16
C. 18
D. 8
Answer» C. 18
5.

A sequential logic can’t be executed by concurrent statements only.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
6.

A digital system consists of            types of circuits.

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» B. 3
7.

If the decimal number is a fraction then its binary equivalent is obtained by                  the number continuously by 2.

A. dividing
B. multiplying
C. adding
D. subtracting
Answer» C. adding
8.

The following timing diagram shows              flip flop.

A. t flip-flop
B. d flip-flop
C. sr flip-flop
D. jk flip-flop
Answer» C. sr flip-flop
9.

Don’t care conditions can be used for simplifying Boolean expressions in

A. registers
B. terms
C. k-maps
D. latches
Answer» D. latches
10.

Which of the following sequential circuit doesn’t need a clock signal?

A. flip flop
B. asynchronous counter
C. shift register
D. latch
Answer» E.
11.

The complement term for X’.Y’.Z + X.Y will be

A. xyz’+x’y’
B. (x+y+z’)(x’+y’)
C. (x+y+z’)(x’+y)
D. (x+y+z’)(x’+y)
Answer» C. (x+y+z’)(x’+y)
12.

The K-map based Boolean reduction is based on the following Unifying Theorem: A + A’ = 1.

A. impact
B. non impact
C. force
D. complementarity
Answer» C. force
13.

The use of VHDL can be done in            ways.

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» C. 4
14.

A three digit decimal number requires                  for representation in the conventional BCD format.

A. 3 bits
B. 6 bits
C. 12 bits
D. 24 bits
Answer» D. 24 bits
15.

A user doesn’t want to use the IF statement for detecting clock edge. It is possible to do the same by using any other keyword in VHDL.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
16.

Entries known as                                mapping.

A. diagonal
B. straight
C. k
D. boolean
Answer» B. straight
17.

If the two numbers are unsigned, the bit conditions of interest are the              carry and a possible             result.

A. input, zero
B. output, one
C. input, one
D. output, zero
Answer» E.
18.

The process used for implementation of sequential logic in VHDL is called              process.

A. sequential process
B. combinational process
C. clocked process
D. unclocked process
Answer» D. unclocked process
19.

expressions can be implemented using either (1) 2-level AND-OR logic circuits or (2) 2-level NAND logic circuits.

A. pos
B. literals
C. sop
D. pos
Answer» D. pos
20.

Express the decimal format of the signed binary number (101010)2 .

A. 10
B. 12
C. -12
D. -10
Answer» E.
21.

For programmable logic functions, which type of PLD should be used?

A. pla
B. pal
C. cpld
D. sld
Answer» C. cpld
22.

Applications of PLAs are

A. registered pals
B. configurable pals
C. pal programming
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
23.

The full form of VLSI is

A. very long single integration
B. very least scale integration
C. very large scale integration
D. very long scale integration
Answer» D. very long scale integration
24.

In FPGA, vertical and horizontal directions are separated by

A. a line
B. a channel
C. a strobe
D. a flip-flop
Answer» C. a strobe
25.

The FPGA refers to

A. first programmable gate array
B. field programmable gate array
C. first program gate array
D. field program gate array
Answer» C. first program gate array
26.

If a PAL has been programmed once

A. its logic capacity is lost
B. its outputs are only active high
C. its outputs are only active low
D. it cannot be reprogrammed
Answer» E.
27.

The difference between a PAL & a PLA is

A. pals and plas are the same thing
B. the pla has a programmable or plane and a programmable and plane, while the pal only has a programmable and plane
C. the pal has a programmable or plane and a programmable and plane, while the pla only has a programmable and plane
D. the pal has more possible product terms than the pla
Answer» C. the pal has a programmable or plane and a programmable and plane, while the pla only has a programmable and plane
28.

Which type of device FPGA are?

A. sld
B. srom
C. eprom
D. pld
Answer» E.
29.

The complex programmable logic device contains several PLD blocks and

A. a language compiler
B. and/or arrays
C. global interconnection matrix
D. field-programmable switches
Answer» D. field-programmable switches
30.

A PLA is similar to a ROM in concept except that

A. it hasn’t capability to read only
B. it hasn’t capability to read or write operation
C. it doesn’t provide full decoding to the variables
D. it hasn’t capability to write only
Answer» D. it hasn’t capability to write only
31.

PLA is used to implement

A. a complex sequential circuit
B. a simple sequential circuit
C. a complex combinational circuit
D. a simple combinational circuit
Answer» D. a simple combinational circuit
32.

6 PROGRAMMABLE ARRAY LOGIC

A. pla
B. pal
C. cpld
D. sld
Answer» C. cpld
33.

PLA contains

A. and and or arrays
B. nand and or arrays
C. not and and arrays
D. nor and or arrays
Answer» B. nand and or arrays
34.

Outputs of the AND gate in PLD is known as

A. input lines
B. output lines
C. strobe lines
D. control lines
Answer» C. strobe lines
35.

The inputs in the PLD is given through

A. nand gates
B. or gates
C. nor gates
D. and gates
Answer» E.
36.

PAL refers to

A. programmable array loaded
B. programmable logic array
C. programmable array logic
D. programmable and logic
Answer» D. programmable and logic
37.

How many types of PLD is?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» B. 3
38.

How many 16K * 4 RAMs are required to achieve a memory with a capacity of 64K and a word length of 8 bits?

A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Answer» E.
39.

Why antifuses are implemented in a PLD?

A. to protect from high voltage
B. to increase the memory
C. to implement the programmes
D. as a switching devices
Answer» D. as a switching devices
40.

PLA refers to

A. programmable loaded array
B. programmable array logic
C. programmable logic array
D. programmed array logic
Answer» D. programmed array logic
41.

How many 1024 * 1 RAM chips are required to construct a 1024 * 8 memory system?

A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 12
Answer» D. 12
42.

PLD contains a large number of

A. flip-flops
B. gates
C. registers
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
43.

IC 4116 is organised as

A. 512 * 4
B. 16 * 1
C. 32 * 4
D. 64 * 2
Answer» D. 64 * 2
44.

How memory expansion is done?

A. by increasing the supply voltage of the memory ics
B. by decreasing the supply voltage of the memory ics
C. by connecting memory ics together
D. by separating memory ics
Answer» D. by separating memory ics
45.

How many address bits are required to select memory location in Memory decoder?

A. 4 kb
B. 8 kb
C. 12 kb
D. 16 kb
Answer» D. 16 kb
46.

In ROM, each bit combination that comes out of the output lines is called

A. memory unit
B. storage class
C. data word
D. address
Answer» D. address
47.

Which is not a removable drive?

A. zip
B. hard disk
C. super disk
D. jaz
Answer» D. jaz
48.

What is memory decoding?

A. the process of memory ic used in a digital system is overloaded with data
B. the process of memory ic used in a digital system is selected for the range of address assigned
C. the process of memory ic used in a digital system is selected for the range of data assigned
D. the process of memory ic used in a digital system is overloaded with data allocated in memory cell
Answer» C. the process of memory ic used in a digital system is selected for the range of data assigned
49.

In ROM, each bit is a combination of the address variables is called

A. memory unit
B. storage class
C. data word
D. address
Answer» E.
50.

ROM has the capability to perform

A. write operation only
B. read operation only
C. both write and read operation
D. erase operation
Answer» C. both write and read operation