Testability - Electronic Engineering (MCQ) questions & answers

1)   Basically, an observability of an internal circuit node is a degree to which one can observe that node at the _______ of an integrated circuit.

a. Inputs
b. Outputs
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Outputs

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2)   High observability indicates that ________number of cycles are required to measure the output node value.

a. More
b. Equal
c. Less
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Less

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3)   Due to the limitations of the testers, the functional test is usually performed at speed _______the target speed.

a. Lower than
b. Equal to
c. Greater than
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Lower than

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4)   Which among the following is/are responsible for the occurrence of 'Delay Faults'?

a. Variations in circuit delays & clock skews
b. Improper estimation of on-chip interconnect & routing delays
c. Aging effects & opens in metal lines connecting parallel transistors
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

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5)   Why is multiple stuck-at fault model preferred for DUT?

a. Because single stuck-at fault model is independent of design style & technology
b. Because single stuck-at tests cover major % of multiple stuck-at faults & unmodeled physical defects
c. Because complexity of test generation is reduced to greater extent in multiple stuck-at fault models
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

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6)   Which type/s of stuck at fault model exhibit/s the reduced complexity level of test generation?

a. Single
b. Multiple
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Multiple

Explanation:
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7)   Stuck open (off) fault occur/s due to _________

a. An incomplete contact (open) of source to drain node
b. Large separation of drain or source diffusion from the gate
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both a and b

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8)   Which among the following faults occur/s due to physical defects?

a. Process variations & abnormalities
b. Defects in silicon substrate
c. Photolithographic defects
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:
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9)   Which among the following is regarded as an electrical fault?

a. Excessive steady-state currents
b. Delay faults
c. Bridging faults
d. Logical stuck-at-0 or stuck-at-1
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Excessive steady-state currents

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10)   In testability, which terminology is used to represent or indicate the formal evidences of correctness?

a. Validation
b. Verification
c. Simulation
d. Integration
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Verification

Explanation:
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