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DF Question Bank Nljiet
Answer : R=1
3 Bubbled OR is also called.(Dec-2015- NEW) [NLJIET] Answer : NAND 01
4 Which gates are also known as controlled NOT gate? (Dec-2015- NEW) [NLJIET] 01
Answer : XOR,XNOR
5 Define the following terms: Universal gate (Nov-2013-OLD) [NLJIET] 01
6 Select the most appropriate option(Dec-2014- NEW) [NLJIET] 03
(i) If a 3-input NOR gate has eight input possibilities, how many of those possibilities will (01
result in a high output? Marks
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 7 (D) 8 Answer: (C) Each)
(ii) If a signal passing through a gate is inhibited by sending a LOW into one of the inputs,
and the output is HIGH, the gate is a(n):
(A) AND (B) NAND (C) NOR (D) OR Answer: (B)
(iii) When used with an IC, what does the term “QUAD” indicate?
(A) 2 circuits (B) 4 circuits (C) 6 circuits (D) 8 circuits Answer: (B)
7 Bubbled OR gate is also called. (Jan-2017- NEW) [NLJIET] Answer : NAND 01
8 Design a NOT gate using a two input Ex-OR gate(Jan-2017-NEW)[NLJIET] 01
Answer:NOT gate is designed by connecting any one input terminal to ‘1’ or ‘Vcc’ of
Ex-OR gate
9 The output of a ____ gate is only 1 when all of its inputs are 1 (Jun-2017-NEW) [NLJIET] 01
(a) NOR (b) XOR (c) AND (d) NOT Answer : (c)
10 Which gate equivalent is to bubbled OR gate? (Jun-2017-NEW) [NLJIET] 01
(a) AND (b) XOR (c) NOT (d) NAND Answer : (d)
11 A NOT gate has (Jun-2017-NEW) [NLJIET] 01
(a) Two inputs and one output (b) One input and one output
(c) One input and two outputs (d) none of above Answer : (b)
DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 What is signal? Explain different types of signal. (Jul-2022-NEW)[NLJIET] 04
2 Explain various logic gates. (Jul-2022-NEW)[NLJIET] 07
Draw and explain two input (i) AND (ii) OR and (iii) EX-OR gates.(Jun-2015-OLD) 07
[NLJIET]
With neat logical diagram and truth table explain all the basic gates including NAND, NOR, 07
EX-OR, EX-NOR gate(Nov-2017-OLD)[NLJIET]
Draw the logic symbol and construct the truth table for each of the following gates. (Mar- 07
2010-OLD)[NLJIET]
[1]Two input NAND gate [2]Three input OR gate [3]Three input X-NOR gate [4]NOT gate
Implement the Boolean functions. (a) xyz+x’y+xyz’ (b) (A+B)’(A’+B’)’ and (c) F= 07
xy+xy’+y’z with logic gates. (May-2013-OLD) [NLJIET]
7 Define: Integrated Circuit and briefly explain SSI, MSI, LSI and VLSI.(Mar-2010-OLD) 07
[NLJIET]
8 Answer the following questions (Dec-2014-OLD) [NLJIET] 05
Find out Y, if B=1 and A=Square wave
04
Find the Boolean Equation for following circuit and simplified Boolean equation.(Jun-
2019-NEW) [NLJIET]
6 List out and explain the most common postulates used to formulate various algebraic 07
structures. (Jun-2016-OLD) [NLJIET]
TOPIC:3 Number systems-binary, signed binary, octal hexadecimal
number, binary arithmetic, one’s and two’s complements arithmetic,
codes, error detecting and correcting codes
SHORT QUESTIONS (1 Mark) / MCQ / True-False/Fill in the blanks
1 Define Nibble. (May-2016-NEW) [NLJIET] 01
2 1 Kb corresponds to _______ (Jun-2017 -NEW) [NLJIET] 01
(a) 1024 bits (b) 1000 bytes (c)210 bytes (d) 210 bits Answer : (a)
3 Convert decimal number (43)10 to binary. (Dec-2015-NEW) [NLJIET]Answer : (101011)2 01
(32)10 = (?)2 (Jan’2017 NEW) [NLJIET] Answer : (100000)2 01
4 Convert octal number (234)8 to hexadecimal. (Dec-2015-NEW) [NLJIET]Answer : (9C)16 01
5 Do as directed : (May-2016-NEW) [NLJIET] 03
I. Given that (16)10 = (100)x, find the value of x. Answer : 4 (01
II. Add (6E)16 and (C5)16 Answer : (133)16 Marks
III. (4433)5 = ( )10 = ( )2 Answer : (1118)10 , (10001011110)2 Each)
6 Select the most appropriate option(Dec-2014-NEW) [NLJIET] 03
(i) Convert the decimal number 187 to 8-bit binary. (01
(A) 101110112 (B) 110111012 (C) 101111012 (D) 101111002 Answer : (A) Marks
(ii) Convert the binary number 1001.00102 to decimal. Each)
(A) 90.125 (B) 9.125 (C) 125 (D) 12.5 Answer : (B)
(iii) The 2’s complement of the number 1101110 is
(A) 0010001. (C) 0010010. (C) 0000000 (D) None. Answer : (B)
7 (56)16 = (?)10 (Jan-2017-NEW) [NLJIET] Answer : (86)10 01
8 The digit F in Hexadecimal system is equivalent to —— in decimal system 01
(a)16 (b)15 (c)17 (d) 8 (Jun-2017-NEW) [NLJIET] Answer : (b)
9 (734)8 = ( )16 (Jun-2017-NEW) [NLJIET] 01
(a) C1D (b) DC1 (c) 1CD (d) 1DC Answer : (d)
10 Convert the following numbers to decimal(Dec-2009-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
(i) (1001.101)2 Answer : (17.625)10 (ii) (101011.11101)2 Answer : (43.90625)10 (01
(iii) (0.365)8 Answer : (0.47851563)10 (iv) A3E5 Answer : (41957)10 Marks
(v) CDA4 Answer : (52644)10 (vi) (11101.001)2 Answer : (29.125)10 Each)
(vii) B2D4 Answer : (126)10
11 Do as directed (Jan-2017-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
(i) (645.65625)10 = ( )2 Answer : (1000000000.10101)2 (01
(ii) (FACE.25)16 = ( )10 Answer : (64206.14453125)10 Marks
(iii) (11011)Gray = ( )10 Answer : (18)10 Each)
(2) Subtract (45)10 from (93)10 using 1’s Complement Method Answer : (48)10
(v) (ABC.555)16 = ( )8 Answer : (5274.2525)8
(vi) (2493)10 = ( )Excess-3 CodeAnswer : (0101011111000110) Excess-3 Code
(vii) (1525)10 = ( ) Gray codeAnswer : (11100001111) Gray code
12 Convert the following nos (Nov-2017-New) [NLJIET] 04
(i) (52)10 = ( )2 Answer : (110100)2 (01
(ii) (436)8 = ( )16 Answer : (8F0)16 Marks
(iii) (5C7)16 = ( )10 Answer : (1479)10 Each)
(iv) (11011.101)2 = ( )10 Answer : (27.625)10
13 Do as directed : (May-2016-NEW) [NLJIET] 04
I. (1011011101101110)2 = ( )16 Answer : (B76E)16 (01
II. Subtract (45)8 from (66)8 Answer : (21)8 Marks
III. Covert the Gray code 1101 to binary Answer : (1001)2 Each)
IV. Find the XS-3 code of 37 Answer : (01101010)XS3
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DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Do as directed: (Feb-2023-NEW) [NLJIET] 07
1. Convert (75.75) 10 = (___) 8 = (___)16
2. Convert (101.10)16 = (__)8
3. Add (17)10 and (-25)10 using 8-bit 2’s complement
Convert the following number to the given base:(i) (62)10 = (?)2 = (?)8 (ii) (AFB)16 = (?)2 = 04
(?)8(Aug-2023-New) [NLJIET]
Do as directed: (Mar-2021-New) [NLJIET]
07
(a) (1111.11)2 = ( ? )8 = ( ? )10
(b) 23 – 48 using 2’s complement method
(c) (396)10 = ( ? )BCD = ( ? ) EX-3
(d) (11111)2 = ( ? )Gray
04
Convert the decimal Number 250.5 to base 4 and base 8. (Jul-2022-NEW) [NLJIET]
Convert the decimal number 225.225 to octal & hexadecimal.(Feb-2022-NEW) [NLJIET] 04
Convert the following numbers form given base to the base indicates. (Dec-2018-NEW) 03
[NLJIET]
1. (AEF2.B6)16 = (_______)2
2. (674.12)8 = (________)10
3. (110110.1011)2 = (________)16
Convert 1000 0110 (BCD) to decimal, binary & octal.(May-2018-NEW) [NLJIET] 03
Do as directed. (Jun-2019 New) [NLJIET] 07
i. Find 8 bit representation of (-1)10=(_________)2
ii. Find A+A'B =__________.
iii. _____ and _______ can work as universal gates.
iv Define term: Propagation Delay
v. By keeping one input HIGH, NAND gate can work as Inverter to second input. (T/F)
vi. Convert (FFFF)16=(________)10.
Do as Directed : (Dec-2019-NEW) [NLJIET] 03
1. Given that (16)10 = (100)x. Find the value of x.
2. Add (6E)16 and (C5)16.
3. (1011011101101110)2 = (_____)8 = (_____)16.
Convert (125.625)10=(________)2.
Do as directed(May-2015-NEW) [NLJIET] 02
(i) Convert (75)10 = (____________)2 (ii) Convert (101011)2 = (_____)10
Convert (10101101)2 = (_____)16 = (______)8 02
Convert the following Hexadecimal numbers to Octal. (Dec-2015-OLD) [NLJIET] 02
(a) 4F7.A8 (b) BC70.OE (c) 42FD
Convert following 1. (4E7.2)16 = (?)8 2. (521.3)8 = (?)2 (May-2014-OLD) [NLJIET] 06
Convert the decimal number 225.225 to binary, octal and hexadecimal(May-2011-OLD) 06
[NLJIET]
Convert the decimal number 225.225 to binary, octal and hexadecimal (Dec-2011- 06
OLD)[NLJIET]
Convert following numbers.(Jun-2015-OLD) [NLJIET] 03
(a)(4021.2)5 = ( )10. (b) (B65F)16= ( ) 10. (c) (630.4)8 = ( ) 10. (d) (41) 10 = ( )
Convert the following numbers as directed:(Nov-2013-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
(1) (130)10 = ( )2
(2) (1011011)2 = ( )10
(3) (1011101111)2 = ( )8
(4) (110111011101111011)2 = ( )16
Convert the following Numbers as directed : (Dec-2010-OLD) [NLJIET] 04
(1) (52)10 =( )2 (2) (101001011)2 = ( )10
(3) (11101110)2 =( )8 (4) (68)10 =( )16
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16 Perform the binary subtraction using 2’s complement (0111)2 - (1101)2 (Jul-2022-NEW) 03
[NLJIET]
Perform following operation using 2’s complement method. 03
(11010)2 – (1000)2 (Feb-2022-NEW) [NLJIET]
Perform the operation of subtractions with the following binary number using 2’s 03
complement (11010)2 – (10000)2 (Nov-2017-NEW)[NLJIET]
17 Do as directed: (Nov-2020-NEW) [NLJIET] 07
1. Express decimal number 60.875 into binary form.
2. One 8421 code word is transmitted in Hamming code with even parity checking. The
received word is 0101000. Find out the correct code word and write decimal equivalent.
18 List and explain in detail Binary codes with example. (Feb-2023-NEW) [NLJIET] 04
19 Explain Excess 3 code and 2421 code in detail. (Jun-2016-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
20 Represent the decimal number 8620 in BCD, Excess-3, and Gray code (Dec-2011-OLD) 03
[NLJIET]
Convert (96)10 to its equivalent Gray code and EX-3 code.(May-2015-NEW) [NLJIET] 03
Convert decimal 8620 into BCD, excess-3 and Gray code.(May-2011-OLD) [NLJIET] 04
21 Write a brief note on Gray codes. Also discuss methods for conversion from gray to binary 07
code and vice versa.(May-2014-OLD) [NLJIET]
22 Construct Hamming code for BCD 0110. Use even parity (Mar-2021-NEW)[NLJIET] 04
23 What are the different types of the codes used in digital systems? Explain them.(May-2016- 04
NEW)[NLJIET]
Explain error detection codes and the reflected code with examples.(Jun-2015-OLD) 07
[NLJIET]
Explain error detecting & correcting codes with the help of a suitable example.(Dec-2015- 07
OLD) [NLJIET]
TOPIC:4 Characteristics of digital Ics, digital logic families, TTL,
Schottky TTL & CMOS logic, interfacing CMOS & TTL, Tri-state logic
SHORT QUESTIONS (1 Mark) / MCQ / True-False/Fill in the blanks
1 Define Negative Logic: (Jan-2017- NEW) [NLJIET] 01
Define Fan-out. (May-2016-NEW) [NLJIET] 01
Define Fan-out. (Dec-2015-NEW)[NLJIET] 01
Define: Fan in (Jan-2017-NEW) [NLJIET] 01
Define: Noise Margin (Jan-2017-NEW) [NLJIET] 01
2 Which logic family is the fastest logic family? (Jan-2017-NEW) [NLJIET] Answer : TTL 01
3 Which logic family consumes the less power?(Jan-2017-NEW)[NLJIET]Answer: 01
CMOS
4 Which TTL logic gate is used for wired ANDing? (May-2016-NEW) [NLJIET]Answer 01
:Open collector output
5 Define the followings. Totem Pole output (Dec-2014-NEW) [NLJIET] 01
6 The digital logic family which has minimum power dissipation is (Jun-2017-NEW) 01
[NLJIET](a) TTL (b) RTL (c) DTL (d) CMOS Answer : (d)
7 Select the most appropriate option(Dec-2014-NEW) [NLJIET] 01
Which TTL logic gate is used for wired ANDing
(A) Open collector output (B) Totem Pole (C) Tri state output (D) ECL gatesAnswer:(A)
8 Which circuit is used to eliminate chattering? (Dec-2015-NEW) [NLJIET] 01
Answer : RC Low pass Filter or Shift register based debouncing switch
DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 List out various logic families. Also list characteristics of digital IC.(Jul-2022-NEW) 03
[NLJIET]
Define the logic family properties: (i) fan in (ii) propagation delay (iii) power 03
dissipation(Aug-2023-NEW) [NLJIET]
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Simplify the Boolean function F (w, x, y, z) = Σ m (0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14) (Dec- 07
2019-NEW)[NLJIET]
Simplify the Boolean function F (w, x, y, z) = Σ m (0, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14) 07
(Jun’2019 NEW) [NLJIET]
Simplify the Boolean function, F=Σ(0,1,2,5,8,9,10). (Jun-2016-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
Simplify the Boolean Function with Karnaugh map: (Nov-2013-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
F(W,X,Y,Z) = ∑(0,1,2,4,5,6,8,9,12,13,14) and F = A’B’C’ + B’CD’ +A’BCD’ +AB’C’
Simplify the Boolean function: (Dec-2010-OLD)[NLJIET] 07
F(w,x,y,z) = ∑(0,1,2,4,5,6,8,9,12,13,14) (2) F(w,x,y) = ∑(0,1,3,4,5,7)
Simplify the Boolean function: (Nov-2017-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
F(w,x,y,z) = ∑(0,1,2,4,5,6,8,9,12,13,14) (2) F(w,x,y) = ∑(0,1,3,4,5,7)
Obtain the simplified expression in sum of product for the following Boolean functions. 07
F= ∑(0,1,4,5,10,11,12,14) and F= ∑(11,12,13,14,15).(May-2013-OLD) [NLJIET]
Obtain the simplified expressions in sum of products for the following Boolean functions 07
(i)F(A,B,C,D,E)=∑(0,1,4,5,16,17,21,25,29)(ii)A’B’CE’+A’BCD’+B’DE’+BCD’(Dec-
2009-OLD) [NLJIET]
7 Implement the following function with NAND and NOR Gate. F(a,b,c) = Σ (0,6) (Dec- 07
2018-NEW) [NLJIET]
Solve the following Boolean functions by using K-Map. Implement the simplified function 04
by using logic gates.F = (w,x,y,z) = Σ (0,1,4,5,6,8,9,10,12,13,14)(Dec-2018-NEW)
[NLJIET] 07
Reduce the expression F = ∑m(0,2,3,4,5,6) using K-map and implement using NAND gates
only. (May-2016-NEW) [NLJIET] 07
Implement the function F=Σ(0,6) with NAND gates only. (Jun-2016-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
Implement the function F=Σ(0,6) with NOR gates only. (Jun-2016-OLD)[NLJIET]
Implement the function F(a,b,c) = Σ (0,6) with 04
1.Only NAND Gates. 2. Only NOR Gates (Jul-2022-OLD)[NLJIET]
8 Minimized the boolean expression using K-map f (A, B, C, D) = ∑m (0, 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) + d(10, 11, 04
12, 13, 14, 15) (Aug-2023-NEW)[NLJIET]
Minimize following Boolean function using K-map: 04
F(A,B,C,D) = Σ m(1, 3, 7, 11, 15) + d(0, 2, 5) (Mar-2021-NEW) [NLJIET]
Minimize the following logic function using K-map: 03
F(A,B,C,D) = Σ m(1, 3, 5, 8, 9, 11, 15) + d(2,13) (Nov-2020-NEW) [NLJIET]
Simplify Boolean function using K-Map F(W,X,Y,Z)=Σ(1,3,5,8,9,11,15) , d= Σ(2,13) 04
(Jun-2017-NEW) [NLJIET]
Minimize following multiple output functions using K-Map(Dec-2015-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
(i) F1 = Σm=(0,2,6,10,11,12,13) + d(3,4,5,14,15) (ii) F2 =πM(0,4,9,10,11,14,15)
Reduce using K-map Σ m (0, 2, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13) + d (4, 5, 14, 15) (Dec-2014-OLD) 07
[NLJIET] 07
Simply the Boolean Function: (Nov-2013-OLD) [NLJIET]
F(W,X,Y,Z) = ∑(1,3,7,11,15) and the Don’t care conditions : d(W,X,Y,Z) = ∑(0,2,5) 07
Implement the functions F=∑(1,3,7,11,15) with don’t care conditions d=∑(0,2,5). Discuss
the effect of don’t care conditions.(May-2013-OLD) [NLJIET] 04
Simply the Boolean Function using K-map : F(W,X,Y,Z) = ∑(1, 3, 7, 11, 15)with don’t care
conditions d(W,X,Y,Z) = ∑(0, 2, 5) (May-2011-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
Minimize the following function using K-map and implement the same.
F (w,x,y,z) = Σm (0,1,2,3,6,7,13,14) + Σd (8,9,10,12)(Jan-2017-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
Reduce the given function using K-map and implement the same using gates. F(A,B,C,D )
= Σm (1,3,7,11,15) + Σd (0, 2, 5) (Feb-2022-OLD) [NLJIET]
9 Minimize following Boolean function using K-map & design the simplified function using 07
logic gates. F = Σ m(1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 11, 15) + Σ d(0, 3) (Dec-2015-NEW) [NLJIET]
Reduce the given function using K-map and implement the same using gates. F(A,B,C,D ) 07
= Σm (0,1,3,7,11,15) + Σd ( 2,4) (May-2015-NEW) [NLJIET]
Minimize the following logic function using K-maps and realize using NAND and NOR
gates.F(A,B,C,D) =Σm(1,3,5,8,9,11,15) + d(2,13).(Dec-2014-NEW) [NLJIET] 07
Simplify Boolean function F ( w,x,y,z ) = ∑( 0,1,2,4,5,6,8,9,12,13,14 ) using K-map and
Implement it using (i) NAND gates only (ii) NOR gates only (Dec-2011-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
10 Minimize the logic function F (A,B,C,D) = π M (1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14) . d (7, 15) Use 07
Karnaugh map. Draw the logic circuit for simplified function using NOR gates only. (Dec-
2014- NEW) [NLJIET]
Reduce the expression f=ΠM(0,1,2,3,4,7) using K Map and draw the circuit with NOR gates 07
only. (Jul-2022-OLD) [NLJIET]
11 Obtain set of prime implicants for Function F=∑m(1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,12,13,15)(Feb-2023- 07
NEW) [NLJIET]
Obtain set of prime implicants for Σm(0,1,6,7,8,9,13,14,15)(Dec-2014-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
12 Obtain set of prime implicants for πM(2,3,8,12,13).d(10,14)(Dec-2014-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
13 Using K-map find the Boolean function and its complement for the following: F(A,B,C,D) 07
= ∑(1,2,3,4,6,8,9,10,11,12,14)(May-2014-OLD) [NLJIET]
14 Simplify the following Boolean function by using the tabulation method F (A, B, C, D) = 07
Σ m (0, 1, 2, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15).(Dec-2019-NEW) [NLJIET]
Simplify following Boolean function by using the tabulation method F(A,B,C,D) = 07
Σ(1,2,3,5,6,7,8,9,12,13,15) (Nov-2017-NEW) [NLJIET]
Simplify following Boolean function by using the tabulation method 07
F = Σ(0,1,3,7,8,9,11,15)(Jun-2017-NEW) [NLJIET]
Derive Boolean function using Tabulation Method for the following: F(P,Q,R,S) = 07
∑(0,1,3,4,5,7,10,13,14,15) (May-2014-OLD) [NLJIET]
Simplify the Boolean Function by using tabulation method: F = ∑(0,1,2,8,10,11,14,15) 07
(Dec-2011-OLD) [NLJIET]
Simplify the following Boolean function using tabulation Method and draw logic diagram 07
using NOR gates only F(w,x,y,z ) = ∑(0, 1,2,8,10,11,14,15) (May-2011-OLD)[NLJIET]
Simplify the following Boolean function by means of the tabulation method: 07
F(A,B,C,D,E,F,G) = ∑ (20,28,38,39,52,60,102,103,127) (Jan-2013-OLD) [NLJIET]
Determine the Prime Implicants of following Boolean Function using Tabulation Method. 07
F(A,B,C,D,E,F,G) = ∑(20,28,38,39,52,60,102,103,127) (May-2012-OLD) [NLJIET]
Use Tabulation method & Solve Σm (0,2,6,8) + d(12,13,14,15) (May-2017-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
15 Simplify the Boolean function:(1)F=A’B’C’+B’CD’+A’BCD’+AB’C’(2)F=A’B’D’+ 07
A’CD + A’BC, d=A’BC’D+ACD+AB’D’ Where “d” indicate Don’t care conditions. (Dec-
2010- OLD) [NLJIET]
Simplify the following Boolean function using K-Map.(May-2012-OLD) [NLJIET] 04
F = A’B’C’+B’CD’+A’BCD’+AB’C’
Obtain the simplified expressions in sum of products using K-map: 07
x’z + w’xy’ + w(x’y+xy’)(Jan-2013-OLD) [NLJIET]
Minimize the following function using K-map and implement the same. 07
F = A’B’C’ +B’CD’ + A’BCD’ + AB’C’ (Jan-2017-OLD) [NLJIET]
16 Convert the following to other canonical form.(Dec-2015-OLD)[NLJIET] 07
(i)F( x,y,z) = Σ( 1,3,7) (ii) F( A,B,C,D) = π ( 0,1,2,3,4,6,12)
17 Discuss canonical and standard forms in detail. (Jun-2016-OLD)[NLJIET] 07
18 Explain SOP and POS expression using suitable examples(Mar-2010-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
Explain SoP Expressions. How do they differ from PoS ? (May-2017-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
19 Using D as the VEM, reduce Y=AʹBʹCʹDʹ+AʹBʹCDʹ+ABʹCʹDʹ+ABʹCʹD+ABʹCDʹ+ABʹCD. 04
(Jan-2017-NEW)[NLJIET]
Using D as the VEM, reduce Y=AʹBʹCʹDʹ+AʹBʹCDʹ+ABʹCʹDʹ+ABʹCʹD+ABʹCDʹ+ABʹCD. 07
(Dec-2015-NEW) [NLJIET]
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What is encoder? With logic circuit and truth table explain the working of Octal to binary 07
Encoder.(Nov-2013-OLD)[NLJIET]
With a neat block diagram explain the function of encoder. Explain priority encoder? (Jul- 07
2022-OLD)[NLJIET]
39 Explain common cathode types seven segments displays.(May-2012-OLD)[NLJIET] 03
40 Write a brief note on BCD-to-7-segment decoder/driver. Set up a single 7-segement LED 07
display using 7447 BCD-to-7-segment decoder/driver. (Nov-2020-NEW) [NLJIET]
41 Explain the design of Arithmetic Logic Unit(Mar-2010-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
Draw & explain the block diagram of ALU. (Nov-2020-NEW) [NLJIET] 04
Draw & explain the logic diagram of ALU. (Dec-2011-OLD) [NLJIET] 08
42 Draw block diagram of a 4-bit arithmetic logic unit. Design an adder/subtractor circuit with 07
one selection variable S and two inputs A and B.when S = 0 circuit performs A+B, when S
= 1 circuit performs A – B by taking the 2’s complement of B.(May-2011-OLD) [NLJIET]
43 Define: [1] Comparator [2] Encoder [3] Decoder [4] Multiplexer [5] De-multiplexer 05
(Mar-2010-OLD) [NLJIET]
Distinguish between combinational and sequential logic circuits. Give the applications of 07
flip-flops.(May-2016-NEW) [NLJIET]
Explain Design Procedure for Combinational Circuit & Difference between Combinational 04
Circuit & Sequential Circuit.(May-2012-OLD)
2 Answer the following (i)Give comparison between combinational and Sequential circuits 04
(ii)What is race-around condition in JK flip-flop? (May-2011-OLD) [NLJIET]
3 State & explain any four operating characteristics of a flip flop (Dec-2015-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
4 Draw logic diagram, graphic symbol, and Characteristic table for clocked D flip flop(Nov- 03
2017-NEW) [NLJIET]
Draw logic diagram, graphic symbol, and Characteristic table for clocked D flip flop(May- 03
2011-OLD)[NLJIET]
Show the logic diagram of clocked D Flip-flop(Dec-2009-OLD) [NLJIET] 02
5 Explain SR flip-flop using characteristic table & characteristic equation(Feb-2023-NEW) 03
[NLJIET]
Explain RS flip flop in detail. (Jan-2017-NEW) [NLJIET] 04
Explain SR flip-flop using characteristic table & characteristic equation.(Dec-2019-NEW) 03
[NLJIET]
What is a combinational circuit? Why it is required in digital circuits? Explain working and
construction of R-S flip flop in detail. (Nov-2017-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
6 Explain NAND SR Latch. (Jul-2022-NEW) [NLJIET] 03
Draw gated SR latch using NAND gates only. (May-2018-NEW) [NLJIET] 03
7 Draw logic diagram, graphical symbol and Characteristic table for clocked T flip-flop. 03
(Jun-2019-NEW) [NLJIET]
8 Draw the circuit of a J-K flip-flop.(Aug-2023-NEW) [NLJIET] 03
Explain JK Flip-Flop. (Jul-2022-NEW) [NLJIET] 07
Explain JK Flipflop. What is disadvantage of it and how it can be eliminated?(Jan-2013- 07
OLD) [NLJIET]
Explain JK flip flop with its characteristic table and excitation table.(Jun-2017-NEW) 04
[NLJIET]
With logic diagram and truth table explain the working JK Flipflop. Also obtain its 07
characteristic equation. How JK flip-flop is refinement of RS flip-flop?(Dec-2010-OLD)
[NLJIET]
9 Discuss edge triggered flip flop in detail. (Jun-2016-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
10 Explain S-R clocked flip flop. (Feb-2022-NEW) [NLJIET] 04
Discuss Clocked R-S Flip-flop with Logic diagram, Symbol, Characteristic table and 04
Characteristic equation(Jul-2022-OLD) [NLJIET]
With neat sketch explain the operation of clocked RS flip-flop(Dec-2009-OLD) [NLJIET] 05
With the help of function table and circuit diagram explain the working of clocked SR flip 04
flop.(May-2015-NEW) [NLJIET]
Discuss Clocked R-S Flip-flop with Logic diagram, Symbol, Characteristic table and 07
Characteristic equation.(Dec-2018-NEW) [NLJIET]
11 Draw the circuit diagrams and Truth table of all the Flip flops (SR, D).(Jun-2019-NEW) 04
[NLJIET]
Draw the circuit diagrams and Truth table of all the Flip flops (SR, D, T and JK).(Dec-2014- 07
NEW) [NLJIET]
Draw the Characteristic tables of following Flip-flop.(Dec-2018-NEW) [NLJIET] 03
1. R-S 2. J-K 3. T
Draw the truth tables for JK & T FF. Using these truth tables, derive & explain the excitation 07
tables of JK & T FF.(May-2018-NEW) [NLJIET]
Draw & explain T Flip Flop and D Flip Flop (Jan-2017-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
Explain the working of D Flipflop and T Flipflop using Truth Table (May-2017-OLD) 07
[NLJIET]
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Design a sequential with JK flip-flops to satisfy the following state equations: (i)A(t+1) = 07
A’B’CD+A’B’C+ACD+AC’D’ (2) B(t+1) = A’C+CD’+A’BC’ (3) C(t+1) = B (4) D(t+1)
= D’ (May-2012-OLD) [NLJIET]
17 Explain different methods of Triggering of flip-flop. (Aug-2023-NEW)[NLJIET] 03
Explain clock triggering mechanism. (Jul-2022-NEW)[NLJIET] 04
18 Explain D type positive edge triggered flip flop.(May-2013-OLD)[NLJIET] 07
Discuss D-type edge- triggered flip-flop in detail.(Dec-2009-OLD)[NLJIET] 07
19 For the figures 1, 2, & 3, plot the output waveforms referenced to the clock signal assuming 07
the initial contents of all FFs is Q = 0. Assume all FFs are edge triggered.(Dec-2015-NEW)
[NLJIET]
20 Explain the procedure followed to analyse a clocked sequential circuit With suitable 10
example(Dec-2011-OLD) [NLJIET]
21 Explain edge triggering and level triggering (Jan-2017-NEW) [NLJIET] 03
22 Plot the out waveform referenced to the clock signal assuming the initial contents of the 03
flip-flops is q=0. Assume all flip-flops are edge triggered. (Jun-2017-NEW) [NLJIET]
23 Draw high assertion & low assertion input SR latches. (May-2018-NEW) [NLJIET] 03
Draw & explain in brief a high assertion input SR latch. (Dec-2015-NEW) [NLJIET] 03
24 1. Fill in values for S & R to cause the Q values of the SR FF given in figure 4. 04
2. Plot the output waveform for the inputs shown in figure 5, assuming the initial contents
of the FF is Q = 0. (Dec-2015-NEW) [NLJIET]
26 Determine the minimum state table equivalent shown in following table and draw the 07
reduced state diagram. (Dec-2018-New) [NLJIET]
27 Define following terms w.r.t State Machine. 1. State Table 2. State Diagram.(Dec-2018- 03
New) [NLJIET]
Define: state table, state equation, state diagram, input & output equations(Dec-2011-OLD) 04
[NLJIET]
Define State Table and State Diagram (Jul-2022-OLD) [NLJIET] 03
28 With suitable design example discuss the basic design principles of Asynchronous State 07
Machines design(Jul-2022-OLD) [NLJIET]
29 Compare asynchronous and synchronous state machines(Jul-2022-OLD) [NLJIET] 03
TOPIC:2 shift registers, applications of shift registers, serial to parallel
converter, parallel to serial converter, ring counter, sequence generator
SHORT QUESTIONS (1 Mark) / MCQ / True-False/Fill in the blanks
1 Define the following terms: Register (Nov’13 OLD) [NLJIET] 01
2 How many flip flops are required to build a shift register to store following numbers? (May- 04
2012-OLD) [NLJIET] (01
(i)Decimal 28 (ii) Binary 6 bits (iii) Octal 17 (iv) Hexadecimals A Marks
Answer : (i) 5 (ii) 6 (iii) 6 (iv) 4 Each)
DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Draw & explain in brief the logic diagram of 4-bit bidirectional shift register.(Nov-2020- 04
NEW) [NLJIET]
With a neat sketch design 4-bit bidirectional shift register.(May-2015-NEW) [NLJIET] 07
Draw & explain in brief the logic diagram of 4-bit bidirectional shift register.(Mar-2021- 04
NEW) NLJIET]
With necessary sketch explain Bidirectional Shift Register with parallel load.(Nov-2017- 07
NEW) [NLJIET]
Write a short note on four bit Universal Shift Register.(Dec-2014-NEW) [NLJIET] 07
Explain in detail bidirectional shit register with parallel load.(Jan-2013-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
Draw and explain the block diagram of 4-bit bidirectional shit register with Parallel load. 07
(Dec-2011-OLD) [NLJIET]
With necessary sketch explain Bidirectional Shift Register with parallel load.(Nov-2017- 07
NEW) [NLJIET]
Write short note on four bit Universal Shift Register. (Feb-2022-OLD)[NLJIET] 07
2 Design a circuit for 4-bits parallel register with load with D Flip-Flops. Load input decides 07
whether to load new input or to apply no change conditions.(May-2014-OLD) [NLJIET]
3 What is the difference between serial and parallel transfer? What type of registers are used 07
in each case.(May-2013-OLD) [NLJIET]
4 Design the four bit Johnson counter and explain the operation.(Aug-2023-NEW)[NLJIET] 07
Explain Johnson Counters.(May-2012-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
Construct a Johnson counter with Ten timing signals.(Dec-2009-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
5 Define the different mode of operation of registers & explain any two in details.(May-2012- 07
OLD) [NLJIET]
6 Describe the operation of a shift register with suitable diagram.(Aug-2023- 04
NEW)[NLJIET] 07
What is the function of shift register? With the help of simple diagram explain its working.
With block diagram and timing diagram explain the serial transfer of information from
register A to register B.(Dec-2010-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
Discuss in detail shift Registers.(Nov-2017-OLD)[NLJIET]
7 What are qualitative differences between parallel loading and serial loading in shift 04
registers? (Aug-2023-NEW)[NLJIET]
Explain 4 bit serial in serial out shift register (Jun-2019-NEW)[NLJIET] 04
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13 Explain BCD Ripple counter and draw its logic diagram and timing diagram.(Jan-2013- 07
OLD) [NLJIET]
Draw the state diagram of BCD ripple counter, develop it’s logic diagram, and explain it’s 07
operation.(Dec-2009-OLD) [NLJIET]
Design BCD Ripple Counter (May-2017-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
14 Explain 4-bit up-down binary synchronous counter.(May-2012-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
15 Design Modulo-8 counter using T flip flop. (Jan-2017-NEW) [NLJIET] 07
16 How does a counter works as frequency divider? Explain with suitable example. 04
(Jan-2017-NEW) [NLJIET]
Draw a frequency divider using JK FFs to divide input clock frequency by a factor of 8. 04
(Feb-2022-OLD) [NLJIET]
17 Design and explain BCD Counter (Jan-2017-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
18 Design a synchronous Counter that goes 0,2,3,7,0,2,3,… (May-2017-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
19 What is “Lock out” condition in counter? How to avoid it.(Dec-2018-NEW) [NLJIET] 03
What is “Lock out” condition in counter? How to avoid it. (Jul-2022-OLD) [NLJIET] 03
20 Design a 3-bit binary counter.(Dec-2018-NEW) [NLJIET] 07
21 Design a 4-bit ripple up counter using JK flip-flops.(Mar-2021-NEW) [NLJIET] 04
Design 3-bit ripple up-counter using negative edge triggered JK flip flops. Also draw the 04
waveforms. (May-2018-NEW) [NLJIET]
Design a 3-bit ripple up counter using positive edge-triggered JK FFs. (Feb-2022-OLD) 07
[NLJIET]
22 Design synchronous counter for sequence: 0->1-> 3->4->5->7-> 0 using T flip-flop.(Jun- 07
2019-NEW) [NLJIET]
23 Design a 3-bit synchronous up counter using JK flip-flops.(Nov-2020-NEW) [NLJIET] 07
24 Construct a 3-bit ripple up counter with preset and clear facility using T FFs.(Nov-2020- 04
NEW) [NLJIET]
25 Design a 4 bit binary up counter (Nov-2017-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
26 Draw a frequency divider using JK FFs to divide input clock frequency by a factor of 8. 03
(Dec-2015-NEW) [NLJIET]
27 Explain the working of 4 bit asynchronous counter (March-2010-OLD) [NLJIET] 07
4 List out various commonly used D/A converters. Draw & explain any one D/A converter. 07
(Feb-2023-NEW)[NLJIET]
Classify different types of digital to analog converters (Jul-2022-NEW)[NLJIET] 03
List out various commonly used D/A converters. Draw & explain any one D/A 07
converter.(Mar-2021-NEW)[NLJIET]
5 Explain R-2R ladder type D/A converter. (Feb-2023-NEW)[NLJIET] 03
Explain the working of R-2R ladder type D/A converter.(Aug-2023-NEW)[NLJIET] 07
What is Digital to Analog converter? Draw and Explain R-2R DAC(Feb-2022-NEW) 07
[NLJIET]
Write short note on R-2R ladder type DAC.[NLJIET] 07
With the help of neat diagram, explain the working of R 2R ladder type DAC. Draw suitable 07
waveforms.[NLJIET]
Explain R-2R ladder type digital to analog converter.[NLJIET] 07
Explain R-2R ladder type D/A converter (Dec-2019-NEW) [NLJIET] 04
6 Explain interfacing of a digital computer to the analog world.[NLJIET] 07
7 Draw the diagram of Switched capacitor type DAC and explain its operation.[NLJIET] 04
8 Describe operation of D/A converter with binary-weighted resisters(Jul-2022- 07
NEW)[NLJIET]
Draw & explain weighted-resistor D/A converter with necessary equations. (Nov-2020- 07
NEW) [NLJIET]
9 State and define any three specifications of ADC.[NLJIET] 03
10 Draw & explain Flash A/D converter with necessary decoding table. Also mention pros & 07
cons of the same. (Nov-2020-NEW) [NLJIET]
Explain the working of Flash type A/D converter.[NLJIET] 07
11 Explain in detail Dual Slope A/D converter(Feb-2022-NEW)[NLJIET] 07
Explain the working of Dual slope type A/D converter.[NLJIET] 07
12 List out various commonly used A/D converters. Draw & explain any one A/D converter. 07
(Feb-2023-NEW)[NLJIET]
Explain the types of A/D convertors.(Aug-2023-NEW)[NLJIET] 03
List out various commonly used A/D converters. Draw & explain anyone A/D converter. 07
(Mar-2021-NEW) [NLJIET]
Explain any two ADC conversion techniques.[NLJIET] 07
13 Explain dual slope analog to digital converter.[NLJIET] 07
14 Describe the successive approximation A/D conversion principle with the neat diagram, 07
explain this type of A/D converter. (Aug-2023-NEW)[NLJIET]
Explain Successive Approximation A/D converter in detail. (Feb-2022-NEW)[NLJIET] 07
With block diagram explain Successive approximation ADC.[NLJIET] 07
Explain Successive Approximation type A/D converter.(Dec-2019-NEW) [NLJIET] 07
15 Write a brief note on quantization and encoding. (Nov-2020-NEW) [NLJIET] 04
Write a brief note on quantization and encoding. (Mar-2021-NEW) [NLJIET] 04