Five-variable K-maps: Which statement correctly describes the structure/usage of a 5-variable Karnaugh map?

Introduction / Context:
K-maps extend beyond four variables. For five variables, a common hand technique uses two 4-variable maps, one for the fifth variable at 0 and one for it at 1, with grouping allowed across corresponding cells.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• We want a practical way to visualize 5-variable functions.
• Manual simplification methods are acceptable.

Concept / Approach:
By splitting the fifth variable into two “layers,” each layer is a standard 4-variable map. Adjacent cells across the two layers are also eligible for grouping, enabling larger implicants and proper minimization.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Mapping back to algebra confirms valid implicants and correct simplification.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

Common Pitfalls:
Forgetting cross-layer adjacency, which prevents achieving maximal groups.

Final Answer:
It is made up of two 4-variable Karnaugh maps.