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What is the decimal equivalent of the octal number 746?
What is the decimal equivalent of the octal number 746?
- 486
- 494 (correct)
- 478
- 511
Which of the following best defines the purpose of a parity bit?
Which of the following best defines the purpose of a parity bit?
- To improve data transfer speed
- To error-check data by indicating odd or even parity (correct)
- To convert data from analog to digital
- To compress data for storage
What is a primary benefit of using K-maps in digital electronics?
What is a primary benefit of using K-maps in digital electronics?
- They simplify complex digital circuits (correct)
- They eliminate the need for Boolean algebra
- They allow for real-time digital circuit monitoring
- They can only be used with binary numbers
What distinguishes edge triggering from level clocking in digital circuits?
What distinguishes edge triggering from level clocking in digital circuits?
Which of the following is NOT a common application of decoders?
Which of the following is NOT a common application of decoders?
What distinguishes a JK flip-flop from an SR flip-flop?
What distinguishes a JK flip-flop from an SR flip-flop?
What primary function does a 4-bit shift left register perform?
What primary function does a 4-bit shift left register perform?
Which of the following correctly characterizes Boolean algebra?
Which of the following correctly characterizes Boolean algebra?
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Study Notes
Number Systems
- Convert numbers from one base to another, for example, octal to decimal.
- Use alphanumeric codes like ASCII or EBCDIC to represent characters.
Logic Gates
- Understanding basic logic gates such as AND, OR, NOT, XOR, NAND, and NOR.
- Recognize their symbols, truth tables, and Boolean expressions.
Boolean Algebra
- Remember the postulates: Commutative, Associative, Distributive, Identity, Complement, De Morgan's Laws.
Logic Families
- Classify different logic families based on characteristics.
Flip-Flops
- Explain how edge-triggered flip-flops like JK FF work with truth tables and diagrams.
- Understand how SR flip-flops operate.
Counters
- Be familiar with the structure and logic of counters.
- Know how to modify counters to count both up and down.
- Recognize the features and operation of shift registers.
Registers
- Classify registers based on how data is input and output.
Decoders and Multiplexers
- Identify the applications of decoders, for instance, selecting memory locations.
- Understand the uses of multiplexers, such as data selection and data routing.
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