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Memory and Storage problems


  • 1. Refer to the given figures (a) and (b). A logic analyzer is used to check the circuit in figure (a) and displays the waveforms shown in figure (b). The actual analyzer display shows all four data outputs, Q0-Q3. The analyzer's cursor is placed at position X and all four of the data output lines show a LOW level output. What is wrong, if anything, with the circuit?

    Digital Electronics Memory and Storage: Refer to the given figures (a) and (b). A logic analyzer is used to check the circuit in figure (a)


  • Options
  • A. Nothing is wrong, according to the display. The outputs are in the open state and should show zero output voltage.
  • B. The circuit is in the READ mode and the outputs, Q0-Q3, should reflect the contents of the memory at that address. The chip is defective; replace the chip.
  • C. The circuit is in the mode and should be writing the contents of the selected address to Q0?Q3.
  • D. The Q0?Q3 lines can be either LOW or HIGH, since the chip is in the tristate mode in which case their level is unpredictable.
  • Discuss
  • 2. Typically, how often is DRAM refreshed?

  • Options
  • A. 2 to 8 ms
  • B. 4 to 16 ms
  • C. 8 to 16 µs
  • D. 1 to 2 µs
  • Discuss
  • 3. Suppose that a certain semiconductor memory chip has a capacity of 8K × 8. How many bytes could be stored in this device?

  • Options
  • A. 8,000
  • B. 64,000
  • C. 65,536
  • D. 8,192
  • Discuss
  • 4. The reason the data outputs of most ROM ICs are tristate outputs is to:

  • Options
  • A. allow for three separate data input lines.
  • B. allow the bidirectional flow of data between the bus lines and the ROM registers.
  • C. permit the connection of many ROM chips to a common data bus.
  • D. isolate the registers from the data bus during read operations.
  • Discuss
  • 5. CCD stands for ________.

  • Options
  • A. capacitor charging device
  • B. capacitor-capacitor drain
  • C. charged-capacitor device
  • D. charge-coupled device
  • Discuss
  • 6. The mask ROM is ________.

  • Options
  • A. permanently programmed during the manufacturing process
  • B. volatile
  • C. easy to reprogram
  • D. extremely expensive
  • Discuss
  • 7. Why do most dynamic RAMs use a multiplexed address bus?

  • Options
  • A. It is the only way to do it.
  • B. to make it faster
  • C. to keep the number of pins on the chip to a minimum
  • Discuss
  • 8. What is the major difference between SRAM and DRAM?

  • Options
  • A. DRAMs must be periodically refreshed.
  • B. SRAMs can hold data via a static charge, even with power off.
  • C. The only difference is the terminal from which the data is removed?from the FET Drain or Source.
  • D. Dynamic RAMs are always active; static RAMs must reset between data read/write cycles.
  • Discuss
  • 9. Data is written to and read from the disk via a magnetic ________ head mechanism in the floppy drive.

  • Options
  • A. cylinder
  • B. read/write
  • C. recordable
  • D. cluster
  • Discuss
  • 10. On a CD-ROM, ________ are raised areas representing a 1.

  • Options
  • A. mounds
  • B. lands
  • C. holes
  • D. pits
  • Discuss

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