Introduction to Digital Design by Prof. Yahya Tashtoush

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What is a register?

A set of instructions for the computer to follow

A device used to hold data for processing

A type of memory used to store large amounts of data

A group of binary cells that can store discrete information (correct)

How many possible states can a 16-cell register have?

256 possible states

16 possible states

2^16 or 65,536 possible states (correct)

Unlimited number of possible states

What is register transformation?

The process of converting binary data to decimal

The process of transferring binary information from one set of registers to another (correct)

The process of adding new registers to the computer

The process of clearing all registers in the computer

What happens when the 4 registers in the processor unit are full during keyboard input?

Their content is transferred to memory Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of parity checking in data transmission?

To ensure data is transmitted correctly Signup and view all the answers

If the parity of a received character is not even in an even parity system, what does it indicate?

At least one bit has changed its value during transmission Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of the even parity method for error detection?

It cannot detect errors if an even number of bits change Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the process of transferring information from the keyboard to memory?

The character code is stored in the input register Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using registers in information processing?

To store data temporarily for processing Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a character is transferred from the input register to the processor register?

The input register is cleared Signup and view all the answers

Introduction to Digital Design by Prof. Yahya Tashtoush

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Questions and Answers

What is a register?

How many possible states can a 16-cell register have?

What is register transformation?

What happens when the 4 registers in the processor unit are full during keyboard input?

What is the purpose of parity checking in data transmission?

If the parity of a received character is not even in an even parity system, what does it indicate?

What is a limitation of the even parity method for error detection?

What is the first step in the process of transferring information from the keyboard to memory?

What is the purpose of using registers in information processing?

What happens when a character is transferred from the input register to the processor register?

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