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Extra challenge
The logic described in this lesson is sometimes called Boolean logic. Use the internet to find out why it is
called Boolean logic. Find two interesting facts about George Boole and his life.
Boolean logic is named after George Boole, a mathematician and philosopher who developed the field of
mathematical logic. Here are two interesting facts about George Boole and why it is called Boolean logic:
1. George Boole: George Boole was an English mathematician and logician who lived from 1815 to
1864. He is best known for his work in the field of logic, particularly for developing what is now
known as Boolean algebra.
2. Boolean Logic: The term "Boolean" comes from George Boole's last name. Boolean logic is
named after him because he developed a system of logic that uses binary variables and
operations, which laid the foundation for modern digital computer logic.
George Boole's work in logic and algebra laid the groundwork for the development of modern computer
science and digital circuit design. His contributions to the field of mathematics and logic have had a
profound impact on the development of computer technology and information processing.
Test
3. What two types of operation can an ALU do? Give an example each.
The Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) can perform arithmetic and logical operations.
The table tells us that 'Club signs player' is true only when both 'Player is left-footed'
AND 'Player scored 30 goals' are true. If either of the statements is false, then 'Club signs
player' is also false.
Activity
Sonia wants to buy her mother a present. She wants to buy a blue vase. She has $5 saved
for the present. She sees a vase in a shop window. Write a logical argument and truth
table to determine if she can buy the vase.
Logical Argument:
If the vase Sonia sees in the shop window is blue AND its price is less than or equal to
$5, then she can buy the vase.
If either the vase is not blue OR its price is more than $5, then she cannot buy the vase.
The vase is blue Price of the vase is less Sonia can buy the vase
than or equal to 5$
TRUE TRUE TRUE
TRUE FALSE FALSE
FALSE TRUE FALSE
FALSE FALSE FALSE
10,000 points Five stars Extra life
The table can be used to draw conclusions. The table tells you that if a player reaches
10,000 points or gathers five stars, they get an extra life in the game. Also, the player gets
an extra life if both 10,000 points are reached and five stars are collected.
Activity
A building is equipped with smoke sensors and heat sensors. If either sensor is triggered,
an alarm must sound so that the building can be cleared. Write a logical argument and
truth table to describe this system.
Logical Argument:
If the smoke sensors are triggered OR the heat sensors are triggered, then the alarm must
sound.
If neither the smoke sensors nor the heat sensors are triggered, then the alarm does not
need to sound.
Extra challenge
A bank is equipped with a high security safe. To open the safe:
► a key must be turned in a lock
► a personal pin number must be entered
► the alarm must be turned off.
Draw a truth table for this system. Your table will need eight rows.
L P A O
T T T T
T T F F
T F T F
T F F F
F T T F
F T F F
F F T F
F F F F
Test
Complete the missing word in questions 1 and 2.
3. How many combinations of true/false are there for a logical argument with
three parts to the proposition? (For example, a AND b AND c THEN d.)
Ans – there are eight combinations of true/false for a logical argument with three parts to
the proposition.
AND
L 30 S
0 0 0
0 1 0
1 0 0
1 1 1
OR
P S S
0 0 0
0 1 1
1 0 1
1 1 1
AND
O I F SAFE
0 0 0 0
0 0 1 0
0 1 0 0
0 1 1 0
1 0 0 0
1 0 1 0
1 1 0 0
1 1 1 1
2⁰ = 1
2¹ = 2
2² = 4
AND A B O
0 0 0
A 0 1 0
O
1 0 0
B
1 1 1
OR A B O/P
0 0 0
A 0 1 1
O
1 0 1
1 1 1
B
NOT
B O/P
0 1
B O 1 0