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The largest branch resistance in a parallel circuit carries the largest branch current.
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A. True
B. False
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False
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1. If a branch opens in a parallel circuit, the current in the remaining parallel paths will change.
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A. True
B. False
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Correct Answer: True
2. In a flash analog-to-digital converter, the output of each comparator is connected to an input of a:
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A. decoder
B. priority encoder
C. multiplexer
D. demultiplexer
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Correct Answer: priority encoder
3. Sample-and-hold circuits in analog-to digital converters (ADCs) are designed to:
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A. sample and hold the output of the binary counter during the conversion process
B. stabilize the comparator's threshold voltage during the conversion process
C. stabilize the input analog signal during the conversion process
D. sample and hold the D/A converter staircase waveform during the conversion process
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Correct Answer: stabilize the input analog signal during the conversion process
4. Which is not an analog-to-digital (ADC) conversion error?
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A. differential nonlinearity
B. missing code
C. incorrect code
D. offset
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Correct Answer: differential nonlinearity
5. What is the major advantage of the R/2R ladder digital-to-analog (DAC), as compared to a binary-weighted digital-to-analog DAC converter?
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A. It only uses two different resistor values.
B. It has fewer parts for the same number of inputs.
C. Its operation is much easier to analyze.
D. The virtual ground is eliminated and the circuit is therefore easier to understand and troubleshoot.
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Correct Answer: It only uses two different resistor values.
6. Current divider predicts that the most current will flow in the parallel path of the most resistance.
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A. True
B. False
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Correct Answer: False
7. The total resistance of a parallel circuit is always greater than the largest resistor value.
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Correct Answer: False
8. If one of the resistors opens in a parallel circuit branch, the total resistance of the circuit will decrease.
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Correct Answer: False
9. The total resistance in a parallel circuit is always less than the least resistor.
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Correct Answer: True
10. The total power dissipated is 4.8 watts.
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