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Question 1
What does a 2-to-4 decoder do in the datapath?
Correct Answer:
It selects which register to load based on a 2-bit address
Explanation:
A 2-to-4 decoder translates a 2-bit address into four one-hot enable signals. For each possible pair of input bits, exactly one of the four outputs goes high, enabling a specific path or device. In the datapath, those four outputs can drive the load enables of four registers, so the register corresponding to the 2-bit address is the one that gets loaded. This is exactly how a compact address selects a single destination without ambiguity. It doesn’t deal with clock timing, parity checking, or storing the address—it simply converts the binary address into a unique enable signal for the chosen register.
Question 2
In Karnaugh maps, what does wrap-around adjacency mean?
Correct Answer:
The map wraps around edges so edge cells are adjacent.
Explanation:
Wrap-around adjacency means treating the map as if its edges are connected, so edge cells become neighbors with the cells on the opposite edge in the same row or column. This toroidal perspective lets you form groups that cross the boundary, which is key for simplifying the Boolean expression by capturing minterms that differ by only one variable even when they lie on opposite sides of the map. Inside the map, adjacent cells share a side and differ by one variable; wrap-around simply extends that idea to the edges.
Question 3
Which symbol is typically used to denote the start and end of a flowchart?
Correct Answer:
Oval
Explanation:
In flowcharts, the start and end points are shown with a terminator symbol, drawn as an oval. This shape clearly marks the entry into and the exit from the sequence of steps, setting apart the beginning or end from actions (rectangles) or decisions (diamonds). An oval is preferred here because it signals boundaries of the flow, whereas a circle is typically used for connectors and a rectangle for processes. An ellipse is essentially the same shape, but the standard terminator symbol is an oval, making it the typical choice for start and end.
Question 4
What is the purpose of timing diagrams in digital design?
Correct Answer:
To visualize signal relationships over time and verify timing constraints and synchronous behavior.
Explanation:
Timing diagrams show how digital signals evolve over time and how they relate to each other with respect to the clock. They let you see when data must be valid around a clock edge, verify setup and hold constraints, and confirm that sequential elements change state in the intended order, i.e., that the design behaves synchronously. This visualization helps you ensure the circuit will operate reliably and catch timing violations before hardware is built. They aren’t meant to measure physical delays in isolation, nor to depict power consumption or manufacturing steps.
Question 5
What is the purpose of a decision symbol in a flowchart?
Correct Answer:
To represent a branching decision based on a condition
Explanation:
The main idea here is how decisions are shown in flowcharts. A decision symbol (the diamond) marks a point where a condition is evaluated and the flow splits based on the result. If the condition is true (or Yes/True), you follow one path; if false (or No/False), you follow another. This lets the chart map out different outcomes without hardcoding every step, guiding the process according to real-time checks. Other symbols handle different roles: storing data uses a data storage symbol, input/output uses a parallelogram, and starting or ending uses an oval. So the diamond’s job is to route the flow according to a conditional test.
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