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A priority encoder with 8 inputs has the highest priority assigned to the MSB. If inputs I7=1, I5=1, I3=1, and all others are 0, what is the output?
A 111 (binary 7)
B 101 (binary 5)
C 011 (binary 3)
D 001 (binary 1)
Correct Answer:  A. 111 (binary 7)
EXPLANATION

In a priority encoder with MSB having highest priority, when I7=1 (highest priority input), the output represents position 7, which is 111 in 3-bit binary. Lower priority inputs I5 and I3 are ignored.

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In a Mealy state machine design for a sequence detector (detecting '101'), the output depends on:
A Only the current state
B Only the input variables
C Both current state and input variables
D Previous state only
Correct Answer:  C. Both current state and input variables
EXPLANATION

Mealy machines produce outputs based on both the current state and input variables, unlike Moore machines which depend only on the current state. This makes Mealy machines more efficient in detecting sequences.

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In a 4-bit binary counter using JK flip-flops, if the propagation delay of each flip-flop is 10 ns, what is the maximum counting frequency?
A 25 MHz
B 12.5 MHz
C 50 MHz
D 6.25 MHz
Correct Answer:  B. 12.5 MHz
EXPLANATION

Maximum frequency = 1/(4 × propagation delay) = 1/(4 × 10 ns) = 12.5 MHz. For ripple counters, the total delay is n × tpd.

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What is the main purpose of tristate logic (three-state logic) in digital circuits?
A Increase operating speed
B Allow multiple outputs to share the same bus line without electrical conflicts
C Reduce power consumption
D Improve noise immunity
Correct Answer:  B. Allow multiple outputs to share the same bus line without electrical conflicts
EXPLANATION

Tristate logic provides high, low, and high-impedance states, enabling multiple devices to connect to a single bus by controlling which device actively drives the line.

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Which of the following correctly describes the difference between combinational and sequential logic?
A Combinational logic has memory while sequential logic does not
B Sequential logic depends on past inputs and has memory; combinational output depends only on current inputs
C Sequential logic is faster than combinational logic
D Combinational logic requires more components
Correct Answer:  B. Sequential logic depends on past inputs and has memory; combinational output depends only on current inputs
EXPLANATION

Combinational circuits produce outputs based solely on current inputs. Sequential circuits have memory elements (flip-flops) and outputs depend on input history.

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What is the characteristic equation of a D flip-flop?
A Q(n+1) = D
B Q(n+1) = Q(n) + D
C Q(n+1) = Q(n) XOR D
D Q(n+1) = D AND Q(n)
Correct Answer:  A. Q(n+1) = D
EXPLANATION

The D flip-flop captures input D on clock edge and transfers it to output: Q(n+1) = D. This represents 'data' or 'delay' functionality.

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What is the Fan-out limit of a TTL gate, and what does it signify?
A Maximum number of inputs that can be connected to output
B Maximum number of standard TTL loads that one output can drive without voltage degradation
C Power consumption per gate
D Maximum frequency of operation
Correct Answer:  B. Maximum number of standard TTL loads that one output can drive without voltage degradation
EXPLANATION

Fan-out (typically 10 for TTL) is the maximum number of logic gate inputs that an output can reliably drive while maintaining specified voltage levels.

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In FPGA design, what does LUT (Lookup Table) primarily function as?
A Memory element for data storage
B Programmable logic block that implements combinational logic functions
C Clock distribution network
D Input/output buffer
Correct Answer:  B. Programmable logic block that implements combinational logic functions
EXPLANATION

LUTs in FPGAs are programmable combinational logic blocks that can implement any logic function for inputs (typically 4-6 inputs).

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A Johnson counter (twisted ring counter) with n flip-flops produces how many unique states before repeating?
A 2^n states
B 2n states
C n states
D n+1 states
Correct Answer:  B. 2n states
EXPLANATION

A Johnson counter with n flip-flops generates 2n unique states (half of the theoretical 2^n), making it useful for decade counters.

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In an SR flip-flop, what happens when both S and R inputs are 1 simultaneously?
A Output becomes 1
B Output becomes 0
C Invalid/forbidden state - both outputs become 1
D Output remains unchanged
Correct Answer:  C. Invalid/forbidden state - both outputs become 1
EXPLANATION

When both S=1 and R=1 in SR flip-flop, both Q and Q' become 1, violating the complementary relationship - this is the forbidden state.

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