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Which statement below best describes the function of a decoder?
Options
A. A decoder will convert a decimal number into the proper binary equivalent.
B. A decoder will convert a binary number into a specific output representing a particular character or digit.
C. Decoders are used to prevent improper operation of digital systems.
D. Decoders are special ICs that are used to make it possible for one brand of computer to talk to another.
Correct Answer
A decoder will convert a binary number into a specific output representing a particular character or digit.
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1. A major drawback to an
latch is its ________.
Options
A. complexity
B. slow speed
C. invalid condition
D. latch mode
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Correct Answer: invalid condition
2. Most computers store data in strings of ________ bits called a ________.
Options
A. 8, word
B. 8, byte
C. 16, word
D. 16, byte
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Correct Answer: 8, byte
3. Flash memories are frequently used in place of floppy or small-capacity hard disk drives in portable computers.
Options
A. True
B. False
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Correct Answer: True
4. Which of the following groups of logic devices would be the minimum required for a MOD-64 synchronous counter?
Options
A. Five flip-flops, three AND gates
B. Seven flip-flops, five AND gates
C. Four flip-flops, ten AND gates
D. Six flip-flops, four AND gates
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Correct Answer: Six flip-flops, four AND gates
5. A simultaneous A/D converter is also known as a(n) ________ A/D converter.
Options
A. flash
B. synchronous
C. comparator
D. asynchronous
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Correct Answer: flash
6. How can the cross-coupled NAND flip-flop be made to have active-HIGH
S-R
inputs?
Options
A. It can't be done.
B. Invert the Q outputs.
C. Invert the
S-R
inputs.
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Correct Answer: Invert the
S-R
inputs.
7. The 7475 is an example of an IC
D
latch (also called a bistable latch) that contains four transparent
D
latches.
Options
A. True
B. False
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Correct Answer: True
8. In VHDL, the mode of a port does not define:
Options
A. an input.
B. an output.
C. both an input and an output.
D. the TYPE of the bit.
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Correct Answer: the TYPE of the bit.
9. Why is a pull-up resistor needed when connecting TTL logic to CMOS logic?
Options
A. to increase the output LOW voltage
B. to decrease the output LOW voltage
C. to increase the output HIGH voltage
D. to decrease the output HIGH voltage
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Correct Answer: to increase the output HIGH voltage
10. The total sink current decreases with an increase in each load gate input.
Options
A. True
B. False
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Correct Answer: False
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