Combinational Logic Design - II - Electronic Engineering (MCQ) questions & answers

1)   Which among the following is an octal to binary priority encoder?

a. 74147
b. 74148
c. 74149
d. 74150
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 74148

Explanation:
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2)   Which type of combinational logic circuit is shown below?

a. Multiplexer
b. Demultiplexer
c. Encoder
d. Comparator
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Multiplexer

Explanation:
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3)   How many arithmetic operations can be performed by Arithmetic Logic Unit?

a. 10
b. 12
c. 16
d. 32
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 16

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


4)   According to the truth-table given below, the output case for one-bit comparator is __________

a. A < B
b. A > B
c. A = B
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: A < B

Explanation:
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5)   Which number/ code is added to an incorrect result obtained in BCD addition for correction purpose?

a. One (0001)
b. Three (0011)
c. Six (0110)
d. Nine (1001)
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Six (0110)

Explanation:
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6)   Which parameters are generated by the ripple carry propagation in the addition process of parallel adder?

A. Propagation delay
B. Time delay
C. Carry delay
D. Speed delay


a. A & B
b. B & C
c. A & C
d. C & D
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: A & B

Explanation:
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7)   Which adder plays a crucial role in eliminating the problem associated with the inter-stage carry delay?

a. Half adder
b. full adder
c. BCD adder
d. Look-ahead carry adder
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Look-ahead carry adder

Explanation:
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8)   What should be the output of converter, if a common anode display segment is to be turned 'ON'?

a. '0'
b. '1'
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: '0'

Explanation:
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9)   Which is an incorrect rule of binary subtraction from the following?

a. 0 – 0 = 0
b. 0 – 1 = -1
c. 1 – 0 = 1
d. 0 – 1 = 1 with borrow '1'
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 0 – 1 = -1

Explanation:
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10)   In the half subtractor combinational circuit, what does 'A' represent in the subtraction operation (A - B)?

a. Minuend bit
b. Maxend bit
c. Subtrahend bit
d. Suptrahend bit
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Minuend bit

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!