Explore topic-wise MCQs in Vlsi.

This section includes 20 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Vlsi knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The number of paths ___________ with number of gates.

A. increases exponentially
B. decreases exponentially
C. remains the same
D. increases rapidly
Answer» B. decreases exponentially
2.

In PLA, extra crosspoint in AND-array leads to

A. OR fault
B. growth fault
C. missing fault
D. disappearance fault
Answer» E.
3.

In PLA, missing cross point in OR-array leads to

A. OR fault
B. growth fault
C. missing fault
D. disappearance fault
Answer» E.
4.

Data retention time comes under __________ fault.

A. functional fault
B. memory fault
C. parametric fault
D. structural fault
Answer» D. structural fault
5.

For a n signal lines circuit _____________ bridging faults are possible.

A. n
B. 2n
C. n2
D. n/2
Answer» D. n/2
6.

For a circuit with k lines __________ single stuck-at fault is possible.

A. k
B. 2k
C. k/2
D. k2
Answer» C. k/2
7.

DATA_RETENTION_TIME_COMES_UNDER_______FAULT?$

A. functional fault
B. memory fault
C. parametric fault
D. structural fault
Answer» D. structural fault
8.

In PLA, extra crosspoint in AND-array leads to$

A. OR fault
B. growth fault
C. missing fault
D. disapperance fault
Answer» E.
9.

In PLA, missing cross point in OR-array leads to$

A. OR fault
B. growth fault
C. missing fault
D. disapperance fault
Answer» E.
10.

The quality of the test set is measured by

A. fault margin
B. fault detection
C. fault correction
D. fault coverage
Answer» E.
11.

The number of paths ______ with number of gates

A. increases exponentially
B. decreases exponentially
C. remains the same
D. increases rapidly
Answer» B. decreases exponentially
12.

Which fault causes output floating?

A. stuck-open
B. stuck-at
C. stuck-on
D. IDDQ
Answer» B. stuck-at
13.

IDDQ fault occurs when there is

A. increased voltage
B. increased quiescent current
C. increased power supply
D. increased discharge
Answer» C. increased power supply
14.

For a n signal lines circuit, ______ bridging faults are possible

A. n
B. 2n
C. n<sup>2</sup>
D. n/2
Answer» D. n/2
15.

Single stuck-at fault is technology independent.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
16.

For a circuit with k lines, ____ single stuckat fault is possible

A. k
B. 2k
C. k/2
D. k<sup>2</sup>
Answer» C. k/2
17.

Which relation is correct?

A. failure – error – fault
B. fault – error – failure
C. error – fault – failure
D. error – failure – fault
Answer» C. error ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬® fault ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬® failure
18.

Electromigration is a

A. processing fault
B. material defects
C. time dependent failure
D. packaging fault
Answer» D. packaging fault
19.

Surface impurities occurs due to ion migration.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
20.

Which are processing faults?

A. missing contact window
B. parasitic transistor
C. oxide breakdown
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.