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Which of the following is the correct order of steps when converting a Boolean function to a SOP circuit?
Which of the following is the correct order of steps when converting a Boolean function to a SOP circuit?
- K-map -> Truth table -> Minimized function -> SOP circuit
- Minimized function -> Truth table -> K-map -> SOP circuit
- Truth table -> K-map -> Minimized function -> SOP circuit (correct)
- Truth table -> Minimized Function -> K-map -> SOP circuit
A mistake in creating the truth table will not affect the grading of the K-map derived from it.
A mistake in creating the truth table will not affect the grading of the K-map derived from it.
False (B)
What is the primary difference between a Moore and a Mealy circuit?
What is the primary difference between a Moore and a Mealy circuit?
- Mealy circuits are synchronous, while Moore circuits are asynchronous.
- Moore circuits have outputs that depend only on the current state, while Mealy circuits' outputs depend on both the current state and input. (correct)
- Moore circuits use only D flip-flops, while Mealy circuits use only JK flip-flops.
- Mealy circuits have outputs that depend only on the current state, while Moore circuits' outputs depend on both the current state and input.
What is 'sign extension' when comparing two's complement binary numbers of different bit sizes?
What is 'sign extension' when comparing two's complement binary numbers of different bit sizes?
Which of the following operations is commonly used to perform multiplication or division by powers of 2?
Which of the following operations is commonly used to perform multiplication or division by powers of 2?
The process of retrieving an instruction from memory is part of the ________ stage in the fetch-decode-execute cycle.
The process of retrieving an instruction from memory is part of the ________ stage in the fetch-decode-execute cycle.
Match the following number representations with their correct descriptions:
Match the following number representations with their correct descriptions:
In MIPS assembly, what type of instruction is used to move data from memory to a register?
In MIPS assembly, what type of instruction is used to move data from memory to a register?
System services in MIPS can be used for both reading input and printing output.
System services in MIPS can be used for both reading input and printing output.
When calling a subroutine in MIPS, where are arguments commonly passed?
When calling a subroutine in MIPS, where are arguments commonly passed?
Explain the purpose of pushing a register onto the stack.
Explain the purpose of pushing a register onto the stack.
What is the purpose of Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC)?
What is the purpose of Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC)?
A Hamming code can always detect and correct any single-bit error in a data transmission or storage.
A Hamming code can always detect and correct any single-bit error in a data transmission or storage.
What does DMA stand for in the context of I/O?
What does DMA stand for in the context of I/O?
Name one of the common cache replacement policies.
Name one of the common cache replacement policies.
Which of the following is a key service provided by an operating system?
Which of the following is a key service provided by an operating system?
In a __________ Operating System, the kernel provides minimal services, and most operating system services are implemented in user-level programs.
In a __________ Operating System, the kernel provides minimal services, and most operating system services are implemented in user-level programs.
Match the following RAID levels with their descriptions:
Match the following RAID levels with their descriptions:
Interpreted languages generally execute faster than compiled languages because they are run directly without an intermediate compilation step.
Interpreted languages generally execute faster than compiled languages because they are run directly without an intermediate compilation step.
Which characteristic best describes assembly programs that calculate parity using rotations?
Which characteristic best describes assembly programs that calculate parity using rotations?
Flashcards
Truth Table
Truth Table
A table listing all possible input combinations and their corresponding output values for a Boolean function.
Karnaugh Map (K-map)
Karnaugh Map (K-map)
A visual method used to simplify Boolean algebra expressions and reduce the number of gates needed in a digital circuit.
Sum of Products (SOP)
Sum of Products (SOP)
A digital circuit design approach where the output is the logical sum of products of the input variables.
State Table (Flip-Flop)
State Table (Flip-Flop)
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Combinational Circuits
Combinational Circuits
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Sequential Circuits
Sequential Circuits
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Flip-Flop
Flip-Flop
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Sign-Magnitude Form
Sign-Magnitude Form
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1's Complement
1's Complement
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2's Complement
2's Complement
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Sign Extension
Sign Extension
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ASCII Code
ASCII Code
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Decimal-Hex Conversion
Decimal-Hex Conversion
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IEEE Floating Point Format
IEEE Floating Point Format
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Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle
Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle
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Load (MIPS)
Load (MIPS)
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Store (MIPS)
Store (MIPS)
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Loop (MIPS)
Loop (MIPS)
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Subroutine
Subroutine
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Stack
Stack
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Study Notes
- There is a multi-part problem involving a Boolean function
- Create a truth table.
- Create a K-map and find the minimized function.
- Draw a SOP circuit from the minimized function.
- Mistakes in one part will not necessarily affect the grading of other parts.
- Construct a state table for a flip-flop.
- Construct a Moore or Mealy circuit based on a flip-flop.
- Explain the difference between combinational and sequential circuits.
- Explain what differentiates a flip-flop from other sequential circuits.
- Represent positive and negative numbers in:
- Sign-Magnitude form
- 1s Complement
- 2s Complement
- Convert between binary and decimal representations.
- Compare 2s complement binary numbers of different bit sizes, considering sign extension.
- Add 2s complement binary numbers.
- Divide or multiply numbers using bit shifting.
- Interpret ASCII codes using a reference table.
- Convert between decimal, hexadecimal, and binary number systems.
- Convert a decimal fraction to binary and then to IEEE floating-point format. Perform floating-point addition or multiplication.
- Describe the fetch-decode-execute cycle.
- Write single statements using load or store MIPS commands, with a MIPS reference provided.
- Write a loop in MIPS and use system services for reading and/or printing.
- Call a subroutine in MIPS, passing values in registers.
- Push a register to the stack and pop a register from the stack in MIPS.
- Create or decipher a CRC to determine data integrity.
- Construct or decipher a Hamming Code to detect and correct errors.
- Determine addressing formats for cache memory and decipher memory addresses.
- Know cache replacement policies.
- Understand and discuss the different types of I/O: programmed, interrupt, memory-mapped, DMA, and I/O channel.
- Know the 8 RAID levels.
- Know the services an OS provides.
- Know the difference between monolithic and microkernel Operating Systems.
- Know the difference between interpreted and compiled programming languages.
- Know the generations of computer languages and describe them.
Extra Credit Problem
- Write an assembly language program fragment using ROR (rotate bits to the right).
- The program will count the number of '1' bits in register $s0 using rotations.
- Register $s1 should contain the resulting count (0-32)
- Register $s0 should retain its original value.
- Determine if the parity is odd or even and store '1' for odd or '0' for even in register $s1.
- The solution should be a fragment without needing a data section or exit syscall.
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