Question 1.

Digital representations of numerical values of quantities may BEST be described as having

characteristics:
that are difficult to interpret because they are continuously changing.
that vary constantly over a continuous range of values.
that vary in constant and direct proportion to the values they represent.
that vary in discrete steps in proportion to the values they represent.
Question 2.
Which of the following is not an analog device?
Thermocouple
Current flow in a circuit
Light switch
Audio microphone
Question 3.
Which of the following statements does NOT describe an advantage of digital technology?
The values may vary over a continuous range.
The circuits are less affected by noise.
The operation can be programmed.
Information storage is easy.
Question 4.
How many binary bits are necessary to represent 748 different numbers?
9
7
10
8
Question 5.
The parallel transmission of digital data:
is much slower than the serial transmission of data.
requires only one signal line between sender and receiver.
requires as many signal lines between sender and receiver as there are data bits.
is less expensive than the serial method of data transmission.
Question 6.
Any number with an exponent of zero is equal to:
zero.
one.
that number.
ten.
Question 7.
Any number with an exponent of one is equal to:
zero.
one.
two.
 that number.
Question 8.
How many unique symbols are used in the decimal number system?
One
Nine
Ten
Unlimited
Question 9.
What are the symbols used to represent digits in the binary number system?
0,1
0,1,2
0 through 8
1,2
Question 10.
What is the binary representation of 2–2 ?
0000.0010
0000.0100
0000.0011
0011.1000
Question 11.
Convert the fractional binary number 0001.0010 to decimal.
1.40
1.125
1.20
1.80
Question 12.
Convert the fractional binary number 0000.1010 to decimal.
0.625
0.50
0.55
0.10
Question 13.
Convert the fractional binary number 10010.0100 to decimal.
24.50
18.25
18.40
16.25
Question 14.
Convert the fractional decimal number 6.75 to binary.
0111.1100
0110.1010
0110.1100
 0110.0110
Question 15.
Give the decimal value of binary 10010.
610
910
1810
2010
Question 16.
Give the decimal value of binary 10000110.
13410
14410
11010
12610
Question 17.
Digital signals transmitted on a single conductor (and a ground) must be transmitted in:
slow speed.
parallel.
analog.
serial.
Question 18.
Serial format means digital signals are:
sent over many conductors simultaneously.
sent over one conductor sequentially.
sent in groups of eight signals.
sent in binary coded decimal.
Question 19.
Parallel format means that:
each digital signal has its own conductor.
several digital signals are sent on each conductor.
both binary and hexadecimal can be used.
no clock is needed.
Question 20.
Which format requires fewer conductors?
Parallel
Serial
Both are the same
Cannot tell
Question 21.
Which format can send several bits of information faster?
Parallel
Serial
Both are the same
 Cannot tell
Question 22.
What is the decimal value of 2–1 ?
0.5
0.25
0.05
0.1
Question 23.
What is the decimal value of 23 ?
2
4
6
8
Question 24.
What is one relative disadvantage of serial transfer?
It requires too many conductors.
Its interconnect system is complex.
It is slow.
It can only be used over very short distances.
Question 25.
What kind of logic device or circuit is used to store information?
Counter
Register
Inverter
Buffer
Question 26.
What is an analog-to-digital converter?
It makes digital signals.
It takes analog signals and puts them in digital format.
It allows the use of digital signals in everyday life.
It stores information on a CD.
Question 27.
What is a digital-to-analog converter?
It takes the digital information from an audio CD and converts it to a usable form.
It allows the use of cheaper analog techniques, which are always simpler.
It stores digital data on a hard drive.
It converts direct current to alternating current.
Question 28.
What has happened to the advances in digital technologies over the past three decades?
Slowed down considerably
Continued to increase, but at a decreasing rate
Made excellent progress
 Nothing short of phenomenal
Question 29.
In the decimal numbering system, what is the MSD?
The middle digit of a stream of numbers
The digit to the right of the decimal point
The last digit on the right
The digit with the most weight
Question 30.
What is the typical invalid voltage for a binary signal?
0.7–2.8 volts
0.8–3 volts
0.8–2 volts
0.7–2.5 volts

Question 1.
A continually variable, proportional indicator is a(n) ____________ representation.
decimal
digital
unconstitutional
analog
Question 2.
The digit that changes most often when counting is called the ____________.
LSB
LL Bean
LED
LCD
Question 3.
In ____________ transmission, a single conductor is used.
digital
automatic
serial
binary
Question 4.
A set of instructions for a computer is called a(n) ____________.
instruction manual
logic unit
program
diagram
Question 5.
A microprocessor that performs only specific, dedicated tasks is also called a ____________.
microcontroller
calculator
laptop microrocmputer
workstation processor
Question 6.
Digital systems have ____________.
one state
two states
three states
four states
Question 7.
In a positive logic system, the HIGH level is usually represented by ____________.
0V
+1 V
+5 V
+9 V
Question 8.
The quantity represented by #1 in Figure 1-1 is ____________.

VH(max)
VL(min)
VH(min)
VL(max)
Question 9.
The area represented by #4 in Figure 1-1 is the ____________ level.
 HIGH
LOW
off
unacceptable
Question 10.
In a negative logic system, the area represented by #3 in Figure 1-1 would be the ____________ level.

HIGH
LOW
off
uncertain
Question 11.
The manner in which a digital circuit responds to an input is the circuit's ____________.
logic
wiring
inputs
outputs
Question 12.
____________ is the highest-value seven-bit binary number.
128
127
126
125
Question 13.
1/4 as a binary number would be ____________.
 0.01
0.11
0.10
0.00
Question 14.
A(n)____________ is not a functional unit of a computer.
input unit
memory unit
modem
control unit
Question 15.
The systems shown in Figure 1-2 transfer data ____________.

serially
sequentially
in parallel
both serially and sequentially
Question 16.
The value of the data shown in Figure 1-2 is ____________.

between 0 and 1
1011001
5
1001101
Question 17.
The systems shown in Figure 1-3 communicate using ____________.

parallel data
serial data
serial-parallel data
 both parallel and serial data
Question 18.
The combination of waveforms consisting of Figures 1-4 and 1-5 is generally referred to as
____________.

simultaneous waveforms
a timing diagram
two-phase waveforms
pulse waveforms
Question 19.
The decimal system is composed of ____________ symbols.
2
8
10
16
Question 20.
In a typical digital system, Logic 0 is 0V–0.8V, and Logic 1 is ____________.
2–5V
2.5–5V
3.0–5.5V
3.5–5.5V
Question 21.
The circuit shown in Figure 1-6 is most likely a ____________.

register
decoder
counter
 multiplexer
Question 22.
The set of instructions for a computer is called a(n) ____________.
program
input
output
control unit
Question 23.
Memory devices that use electronic latching circuits are called ____________.
RAM
flip-flops
magnetic tape
DRAM
Question 24.
The CPU contains all the circuitry for ____________.
storing data
keeping track of time
fetching and interpreting instructions
Internet operations
Question 25.
A microcontroller would not be used in a(n) ____________.
VCR
automobile ignition system
antilock brakes
grandfather clock
Question 26.
In ________________ the quantities are not represented by continuously variable indicators.
analog representation
digital representation
signal representation
computer representation
Question 27.
Once a signal is digitized, the information it contains does not ________ as it is processed.
complain
stiffen
compress
deteriorate
Question 28.
Other ________ are often used to interpret or represent binary quantities for the convenience of the
people who work with and use these digital systems.
analog systems
digital systems
 number systems
binary systems
Question 29.
Digital systems are called __________.
binary systems
logic systems
numbering systems
ADC systems
Question 30.
The control and arithmetic/logic units are often considered as one unit called the ________.
central processing unit
inputs and outputs
microcomputer
arithmetic/logic unit