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Eduqas A-Level Electronics Digital systems overview quiz quiz

12questions. Pick an answer and you'll see why right away.

  1. An XOR gate has inputs A=1A = 1 and B=1B = 1. What is its output?

  2. Which is the correct application of De Morgan's law to A+B\overline{A + B}?

  3. Why are NAND and NOR called universal gates?

  4. What are the sum and carry outputs of a half adder?

  5. What is a Karnaugh map used for?

  6. Which input combination is forbidden for an SR latch?

  7. What does a JK flip-flop do when J=K=1J = K = 1?

  8. How many distinct states does a counter built from five flip-flops have?

  9. What is the main disadvantage of a ripple (asynchronous) counter compared with a synchronous counter?

  10. A 555 astable has R1=1.0 kΩR_1 = 1.0\ \text{k}\Omega, R2=10 kΩR_2 = 10\ \text{k}\Omega and C=100 nFC = 100\ \text{nF}. What is its approximate output frequency?

  11. A 555 monostable has R=100 kΩR = 100\ \text{k}\Omega and C=10 μFC = 10\ \mu\text{F}. How long is its output pulse?

  12. How is a number negated in 8-bit two's complement?