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This set of Digital Electronics Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Digital Electronics Set 10

Q1 | How is an encoder different from a decoder?
  • the output of an encoder is a binary code for 1-of-n input
  • the output of a decoder is a binary code for 1-of-n input
  • the output of an encoder is a binary code for n-of-1 output
  • the output of a decoder is a binary code for n-of-1 output
Q2 | If we record any music in any recorder, such types of process is called                        
  • multiplexing
  • encoding
  • decoding
  • demultiplexing
Q3 | Can an encoder be a transducer?
  • yes
  • no
  • may or may not be
  • both are not even related slightly
Q4 | How many OR gates are required for a Decimal-to-bcd encoder?
  • 2
  • 10
  • 3
  • 4
Q5 | How many OR gates are required for an octal-to-binary encoder?
  • 3
  • 2
  • 8
  • 10
Q6 | Can an encoder be called as multiplexer?
  • no
  • yes
  • sometimes
  • never
Q7 | If two inputs are active on a priority encoder, which will be coded on the output?
  • the higher value
  • the lower value
  • neither of the inputs
  • both of the inputs
Q8 | Latches constructed with NOR and NAND gates tend to remain in the latched condition due to which configuration feature?
  • low input voltages
  • synchronous operation
  • gate impedance
  • cross coupling
Q9 | One example of the use of an S-R flip-flop is as                        
  • transition pulse generator
  • racer
  • switch debouncer
  • astable oscillator
Q10 | The truth table for an S-R flip-flop has how many VALID entries?
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
Q11 | When both inputs of a J-K flip-flop cycle, the output will                        
  • be invalid
  • change
  • not change
  • toggle
Q12 | Which of the following is correct for a gated D-type flip-flop?
  • the q output is either set or reset as soon as the d input goes high or low
  • the output complement follows the input when enabled
  • only one of the inputs can be high at a time
  • the output toggles if one of the inputs is held high
Q13 | A basic S-R flip-flop can be constructed by cross-coupling of which basic logic gates?
  • and or or gates
  • xor or xnor gates
  • nor or nand gates
  • and or nor gates
Q14 | The logic circuits whose outputs at any instant of time depends only on the present input but also on the past outputs are called
  • combinational circuits
  • sequential circuits
  • latches
  • flip-flops
Q15 | Whose operations are more faster among the following?
  • combinational circuits
  • sequential circuits
  • latches
  • flip-flops
Q16 | How many types of sequential circuits are?
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Q17 | The sequential circuit is also called
  • flip-flop
  • latch
  • strobe
  • adder
Q18 | The basic latch consists of                        
  • two inverters
  • two comparators
  • two amplifiers
  • two adders
Q19 | In S-R flip-flop, if Q = 0 the output is said to be                        
  • set
  • reset
  • previous state
  • current state
Q20 | The output of latches will remain in set/reset untill                        
  • the trigger pulse is given to change the state
  • any pulse given to go into previous state
  • they don’t get any pulse more
  • the pulse is edge-triggered
Q21 | What is a trigger pulse?
  • a pulse that starts a cycle of operation
  • a pulse that reverses the cycle of operation
  • a pulse that prevents a cycle of operation
  • a pulse that enhances a cycle of operation
Q22 | The circuits of NOR based S-R latch classified as asynchronous sequential circuits, why?
  • because of inverted outputs
  • because of triggering functionality
  • because of cross-coupled connection
  • because of inverted outputs & triggering functionality
Q23 | Which are easier to design?
  • clocked circuits
  • asynchronous sequential circuits
  • clocked circuits with buffer
  • asynchronous sequential circuits with buffers
Q24 |                        is used to drive high capacitance load.
  • single polar capability
  • bipolar capability
  • tripolar capability
  • bi and tri polar capability
Q25 | As the temperature is increased, storage time                          
  • halved
  • doubled
  • does not change
  • tripled