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101.

Which of the following method is not used to remove the race around condition in a flip flop?

A. using level triggered flip flop
B. using master slave flip flop
C. using edge triggered flip flop
D. all of the above are used to remove the race around
Answer» B. using master slave flip flop
102.

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
103.

A user has designed JK flip flop by using the VHDL code. The output is continuously switching between 0 and 1. This condition is known as

A. switching condition
B. master slave condition
C. race around condition
D. edge triggered condition
Answer» D. edge triggered condition
104.

Why do we need to define clock signal in the sensitivity list of the process?

A. to trigger the statement as soon as there is some event on clock
B. to trigger the clock signal as soon as there is some event on input
C. to trigger the clock signal as soon as there is some event on output
D. to trigger the statement as soon as there is some event on input
Answer» B. to trigger the clock signal as soon as there is some event on input
105.

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
106.

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

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
107.

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.
108.

A decimal counter has              states.

A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
Answer» C. 15
109.

4 COUNTERS

A. 0 to 2n
B. 0 to 2n + 1
C. 0 to 2n – 1 d) 0 to 2n+1/2
Answer» D.
110.

The NAND latch works when both inputs are

A. 1
B. 0
C. inverted
D. don’t cares
Answer» B. 0
111.

The circuits of NOR based S-R latch classified as asynchronous sequential circuits, why?

A. because of inverted outputs
B. because of triggering functionality
C. because of cross-coupled connection
D. because of inverted outputs & triggering functionality
Answer» D. because of inverted outputs & triggering functionality
112.

A basic S-R flip-flop can be constructed by cross- coupling of which basic logic gates?

A. and or or gates
B. xor or xnor gates
C. nor or nand gates
D. and or nor gates
Answer» D. and or nor gates
113.

Latches constructed with NOR and NAND gates tend to remain in the latched condition due to which configuration feature?

A. low input voltages
B. synchronous operation
C. gate impedance
D. cross coupling
Answer» E.
114.

A 4 to 16 decoder can be used as a code converter. What will be the inputs and outputs of the converter respectively?

A. binary, octal
B. octal, binary
C. hexadecimal, binary
D. binary, hexadecimal
Answer» D. binary, hexadecimal
115.

For using a process to implement a combinational circuit, which signals should be in the sensitivity list?

A. inputs of the circuit
B. outputs of the circuit
C. both of the inputs and outputs
D. no signal should be in the sensitivity list
Answer» B. outputs of the circuit
116.

In a given combinational circuit, the concurrent statements are used with selected assignments using WHEN and ELSE keyword. What is the other alternative to implement the same?

A. with-select
B. with-select-when
C. if-else
D. case
Answer» C. if-else
117.

A stepper motor HDL application must include

A. sequencers and multiplexers
B. types and bits
C. counters and decoders
D. variables and processes
Answer» D. variables and processes
118.

11 HDL MODELS OF COMBINATIONAL CIRCUITS

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
119.

A major block which is not a part of an HDL frequency counter

A. timing and control unit
B. decoder/display
C. display register
D. bit shifter
Answer» E.
120.

In the keypad application, the preset state of the ring counter define

A. the nanding of the columns
B. the nanding of the rows
C. the proper output of the column encoder
D. the proper output of the row encoder
Answer» E.
121.

What does the data signal do in the keypad application?

A. the row and column encoded data
B. the ring encoded data
C. the freeze locator data
D. the ring counter data
Answer» B. the ring encoded data
122.

A step which should be followed in project management is known as

A. overall definition
B. system documentation
C. synthesis and testing
D. system integration
Answer» C. synthesis and testing
123.

When a key is pressed, what does the ring counter in the HDL keypad application do?

A. count to find the row
B. freeze
C. count to find the column
D. start the d flip-flop
Answer» B. freeze
124.

In a digital clock application, the basic frequency must be divided down as

A. 1 hz
B. 60 hz
C. 100 hz
D. 1000 hz
Answer» B. 60 hz
125.

In an HDL application of a stepper motor, what is done next after an up/down counter is built?

A. build the sequencer
B. test it on a simulator
C. test the decoder
D. design an intermediate integer variable
Answer» C. test the decoder
126.

The output frequency related to the sampling interval of a frequency counter as

A. directly with the sampling interval
B. inversely with the sampling interval
C. more precision with longer sampling interval
D. less precision with longer sampling interval
Answer» D. less precision with longer sampling interval
127.

At high frequencies when the sampling interval is too long in a frequency counter

A. the counter works fine
B. the counter undercounts the frequency
C. the measurement is less precise
D. the counter overflows
Answer» E.
128.

The use of VHDL can be done in            ways.

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer» C. 4
129.

VHDL is being used for

A. documentation
B. verification
C. synthesis of large digital design
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
130.

VHSIC stands for

A. very high speed integrated circuits
B. very higher speed integration circuits
C. variable high speed integrated circuits
D. variable higher speed integration circuits
Answer» B. very higher speed integration circuits
131.

The full form of VHDL is

A. very high descriptive language
B. verilog hardware description language
C. variable definition language
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. variable definition language
132.

The full form of HDL is

A. higher descriptive language
B. higher definition language
C. hardware description language
D. high descriptive language
Answer» D. high descriptive language
133.

The enable input is also known as

A. select input
B. decoded input
C. strobe
D. sink
Answer» D. sink
134.

In the given 4-to-1 multiplexer, if c1 = 0 and c0 = 1 then the output M is

A. x0
B. x1
C. x2
D. x3
Answer» C. x2
135.

How many NOT gates are required for the construction of a 4-to-1 multiplexer?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 2
D. 5
Answer» D. 5
136.

A basic multiplexer principle can be demonstrated through the use of a

A. single-pole relay
B. dpdt switch
C. rotary switch
D. linear stepper
Answer» D. linear stepper
137.

If the number of n selected input lines is equal to 2^m then it requires            select lines.

A. 2
B. m
C. n
D. 2n
Answer» C. n
138.

In a multiplexer, the selection of a particular input line is controlled by

A. data controller
B. selected lines
C. logic gates
D. both data controller and selected lines
Answer» C. logic gates
139.

How many select lines would be required for an 8- line-to-1-line multiplexer?

A. 2
B. 4
C. 8
D. 3
Answer» E.
140.

A digital multiplexer is a combinational circuit that selects

A. one digital information from several sources and transmits the selected one
B. many digital information and convert them into one
C. many decimal inputs and transmits the selected information
D. many decimal outputs and accepts the selected information
Answer» B. many digital information and convert them into one
141.

One multiplexer can take the place of

A. several ssi logic gates
B. combinational logic circuits
C. several ex-nor gates
D. several ssi logic gates or combinational logic circuits
Answer» E.
142.

What is the function of an enable input on a multiplexer chip?

A. to apply vcc
B. to connect ground
C. to active the entire chip
D. to active one half of the chip
Answer» D. to active one half of the chip
143.

Which is the major functioning responsibility of the multiplexing combinational circuit?

A. decoding the binary information
B. generation of all minterms in an output function with or-gate
C. generation of selected path between multiple sources and a single destination
D. encoding of binary information
Answer» D. encoding of binary information
144.

It is possible for an enable or strobe input to undergo an expansion of two or more MUX ICs to the digital multiplexer with the proficiency of large number of

A. inputs
B. outputs
C. selection lines
D. enable lines
Answer» B. outputs
145.

Which combinational circuit is renowned for selecting a single input from multiple inputs & directing the binary information to output line?

A. data selector
B. data distributor
C. both data selector and data distributor
D. demultiplexer
Answer» B. data distributor
146.

If two inputs are active on a priority encoder, which will be coded on the output?

A. the higher value
B. the lower value
C. neither of the inputs
D. both of the inputs
Answer» B. the lower value
147.

What is a multiplexer?

A. it is a type of decoder which decodes several inputs and gives one output
B. a multiplexer is a device which converts many signals into one
C. it takes one input and results into many output
D. it is a type of encoder which decodes several inputs and gives one output
Answer» C. it takes one input and results into many output
148.

The discrepancy of 0 output due to all inputs being 0 or D0, being 0 is resolved by using additional input known as

A. enable
B. disable
C. strobe
D. clock
Answer» B. disable
149.

Can an encoder be called as multiplexer?

A. no
B. yes
C. sometimes
D. never
Answer» C. sometimes
150.

How many OR gates are required for an octal-to- binary encoder?

A. 3
B. 2
C. 8
D. 10
Answer» B. 2