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  • Question
  • 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. 


  • More questions

    • 1. A major drawback to an latch is its ________.

    • Options
    • A. complexity
    • B. slow speed
    • C. invalid condition
    • D. latch mode
    • Discuss
    • 2. Most computers store data in strings of ________ bits called a ________.

    • Options
    • A. 8, word
    • B. 8, byte
    • C. 16, word
    • D. 16, byte
    • Discuss
    • 3. Flash memories are frequently used in place of floppy or small-capacity hard disk drives in portable computers.

    • Options
    • A. True
    • B. False
    • Discuss
    • 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
    • Discuss
    • 5. A simultaneous A/D converter is also known as a(n) ________ A/D converter.

    • Options
    • A. flash
    • B. synchronous
    • C. comparator
    • D. asynchronous
    • Discuss
    • 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.
    • Discuss
    • 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
    • Discuss
    • 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.
    • Discuss
    • 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
    • Discuss
    • 10. The total sink current decreases with an increase in each load gate input.

    • Options
    • A. True
    • B. False
    • Discuss


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