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1351.

The data stored in a Mask ROM (MROM) is ___________.

A. permanent
B. volatile
C. erasable
D. temporary
Answer» B. volatile
1352.

An SRAM storage cell is less complex than a DRAM storage cell.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
1353.

The key advantage of the EPROM is its ability to erase only a single byte of stored data.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
1354.

Memory configuration refers to the organization of storage bits within a memory.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
1355.

ROM stands for read-only memory.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
1356.

To avoid data loss, SRAM must be refreshed every few milliseconds.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
1357.

Which component is considered to be an "OFF" device?

A. transistor
B. JFET
C. D-MOSFET
D. E-MOSFET
Answer» E.
1358.

The common-source JFET amplifier has:

A. a very high input impedance and a relatively low voltage gain
B. a high input impedance and a very high voltage gain
C. a high input impedance and a voltage gain less than 1
D. no voltage gain
Answer» B. a high input impedance and a very high voltage gain
1359.

Using voltage-divider biasing, what is the voltage at the gate VGS?

A. 5.2 V
B. 4.2 V
C. 3.2 V
D. 2.2 V
Answer» B. 4.2 V
1360.

In general, _________ are used when a small amount of read/write is required.

A. EEPROMs
B. PROMs
C. SRAMs
D. DRAMs
Answer» D. DRAMs
1361.

The process of entering data into the ROM is called ___________.

A. burning in
B. configuration
C. internal decoding
D. addressing
Answer» B. configuration
1362.

To reduce the number of pins on the IC package, manufacturers often use ___________.

A. MOSFET architecture
B. address multiplexing
C. address decoding
D. address demultiplexing
Answer» C. address decoding
1363.

The periodic recharging of DRAM memory cells is called ___________.

A. multiplexing
B. bootstrapping
C. refreshing
D. flashing
Answer» D. flashing
1364.

________ is an example of read/write memory.

A. PROM
B. EEPROM
C. RAM
D. MROM
Answer» D. MROM
1365.

The overall input capacitance of a dual-gate D-MOSFET is lower because the devices are usually connected:

A. in parallel
B. with separate insulation
C. with separate inputs
D. in series
Answer» E.
1366.

When the JFET is no longer able to control the current, this point is called the:

A. breakdown region
B. depletion region
C. saturation point
D. pinch-off region
Answer» B. depletion region
1367.

An AND gate and two INVERTERs can be connected to act as a basic decoder.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
1368.

Parity checking can only detect an odd number of errors.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
1369.

A sixteen-input multiplexer will need three data select input control lines.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
1370.

A hexadecimal decoder selects one of sixteen outputs depending on the 8-bit binary input applied.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
1371.

A multiplexer is a device that chooses which output to send an input to by means of select lines.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
1372.

Which JFET configuration would connect a high-resistance signal source to a low-resistance load?

A. source follower
B. common-source
C. common-drain
D. common-gate
Answer» B. common-source
1373.

How will electrons flow through a p-channel JFET?

A. from source to drain
B. from source to gate
C. from drain to gate
D. from drain to source
Answer» E.
1374.

When VGS = 0 V, a JFET is:

A. saturated
B. an analog device
C. an open switch
D. cut off
Answer» B. an analog device
1375.

When applied input voltage varies the resistance of a channel, the result is called:

A. saturization
B. polarization
C. cutoff
D. field effect
Answer» E.
1376.

When is a vertical channel E-MOSFET used?

A. for high frequencies
B. for high voltages
C. for high currents
D. for high resistances
Answer» D. for high resistances
1377.

JFET terminal "legs" are connections to the drain, the gate, and the:

A. channel
B. source
C. substrate
D. cathode
Answer» C. substrate
1378.

When testing an n-channel D-MOSFET, resistance G to D = , resistance G to S = , resistance D to SS = and 500 , depending on the polarity of the ohmmeter, and resistance D to S = 500 . What is wrong?

A. short D to S
B. open G to D
C. open D to SS
D. nothing
Answer» E.
1379.

A MOSFET has how many terminals?

A. 2 or 3
B. 3
C. 4
D. 3 or 4
Answer» E.
1380.

What is the input impedance of a common-gate configured JFET?

A. very low
B. low
C. high
D. very high
Answer» B. low
1381.

A very simple bias for a D-MOSFET is called:

A. self biasing
B. gate biasing
C. zero biasing
D. voltage-divider biasing
Answer» D. voltage-divider biasing
1382.

With the E-MOSFET, when gate input voltage is zero, drain current is:

A. at saturation
B. zero
C. I
D. <sub>DSS</sub>
E. widening the channel
Answer» C. I
1383.

With a 30-volt VDD, and an 8-kilohm drain resistor, what is the E-MOSFET Q point voltage, with ID = 3 mA?

A. 6 V
B. 10 V
C. 24 V
D. 30 V
Answer» B. 10 V
1384.

When an input signal reduces the channel size, the process is called:

A. enhancement
B. substrate connecting
C. gate charge
D. depletion
Answer» E.
1385.

With a JFET, a ratio of output current change against an input voltage change is called:

A. transconductance
B. siemens
C. resistivity
D. gain
Answer» B. siemens
1386.

Which type of JFET bias requires a negative supply voltage?

A. feedback
B. source
C. gate
D. voltage divider
Answer» D. voltage divider
1387.

How will a D-MOSFET input impedance change with signal frequency?

A. As frequency increases input impedance increases.
B. As frequency increases input impedance is constant.
C. As frequency decreases input impedance increases.
D. As frequency decreases input impedance is constant.
Answer» D. As frequency decreases input impedance is constant.
1388.

The type of bias most often used with E-MOSFET circuits is:

A. constant current
B. drain-feedback
C. voltage-divider
D. zero biasing
Answer» C. voltage-divider
1389.

A technique of addressing storage cells on a dynamic RAM that sequentially uses the same inputs for the row and column addresses of the cell is called________.

A. flash conversion
B. dynamic refresh
C. address multiplexing
D. address strobe
Answer» D. address strobe
1390.

The time interval between the memory receiving a new address input and the data being available is called _________.

A. access time
B. bus speed
C. read/write speed
D. write/data speed
Answer» B. bus speed
1391.

Advantage(s) of an EEPROM over an EPROM is (are):

A. the EPROM can be erased with ultraviolet light in much less time than an EEPROM
B. the EEPROM can be erased and reprogrammed without removal from the circuit
C. the EEPROM has the ability to erase and reprogram individual words
D. the EEPROM can erase and reprogram individual words without removal from the circuit
Answer» E.
1392.

Memory that loses its contents when power is lost is:

A. nonvolatile
B. volatile
C. random
D. static
Answer» C. random
1393.

Select the best description of the fusible-link PROM.

A. user programmable, one-time programmable
B. manufacturer programmable, one-time programmable
C. user programmable, reprogrammable
D. manufacturer programmable, reprogrammable
Answer» B. manufacturer programmable, one-time programmable
1394.

An encoder circuit is designed to generate specific codes.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
1395.

A decoder with two inputs will have two outputs for the decoded value.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
1396.

A magnitude comparator outputs the highest or lowest value of its inputs depending on control signals.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
1397.

Which type of decoder will select one of sixteen outputs, depending on the 4-bit binary input value?

A. hexadecimal
B. dual octal outputs
C. binary-to-hexadecimal
D. hexadecimal-to-binary
Answer» B. dual octal outputs
1398.

Which digital system translates coded characters into a more intelligible form?

A. encoder
B. display
C. counter
D. decoder
Answer» E.
1399.

The basic programmable logic array (PLA) contains a set of _____ gates, _____ gates, and ______ gates.

A. NOT, NAND, OR
B. NOT, AND, OR
C. NAND, AND, NOR
D. OR, NOR, AND
Answer» C. NAND, AND, NOR
1400.

When an input delta of 2 V produces a transconductance of 1.5 mS, what is the drain current delta?

A. 666 mA
B. 3 mA
C. 0.75 mA
D. 0.5 mA
Answer» C. 0.75 mA