Question 1

A problem statement is developed because a need exists. The statement should:

Accepted Answer

A)  be considered the blueprint for development. 
B)  include every need. 
C)  develop as the project begins to take shape. 
D)  be specific and include all known obstacles. 
A)  be considered the blueprint for development. 
B)  include every need. 
C)  develop as the project begins to take shape. 
D)  be specific and include all known obstacles. B

Question 2

City planners know that 20,000 square feet of government office space must be built on the west edge of the city within the next two years. This kind of project development qualifies as:

Accepted Answer

A)  project synthesis. 
B)  top- down hierarchical design. 
C)  strategic planning. 
D)  problem statement. 
A)  project synthesis. 
B)  top- down hierarchical design. 
C)  strategic planning. 
D)  problem statement. B

Question 3

The worst mistake a project manager could make is to assume that existing technologies will easily combine and work together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A 4- bit ring counter that requires only four possible output combinations would disregard eleven combinations. What effect would the clock frequency have on the output?

Accepted Answer

A)  The output frequency would be equal to a MOD 4 counter. 
B)  The output frequency would be equal to a MOD 16 counter. 
C)  The output frequency would equal the input frequency. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  The output frequency would be equal to a MOD 4 counter. 
B)  The output frequency would be equal to a MOD 16 counter. 
C)  The output frequency would equal the input frequency. 
D)  None of the above

Question 5

The first step in structured project development is:

Accepted Answer

A)  system integration. 
B)  break the project into small, manageable pieces. 
C)  overall definition. 
D)  synthesis and testing of each piece. 
A)  system integration. 
B)  break the project into small, manageable pieces. 
C)  overall definition. 
D)  synthesis and testing of each piece.

Question 6

Which of the following is one of the reasons a digital clock project is a valuable learning tool for project development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low power consumption 
B)  Low parts count 
C)  Everyone is familiar with clocks 
D)  Inexpensive parts 
A)  Low power consumption 
B)  Low parts count 
C)  Everyone is familiar with clocks 
D)  Inexpensive parts

Question 7

In a real project the first step of definition often involves some 	_____on the part of the	 project manager.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a real project the first step...

Question 8

The third step in any project is_____and_____	.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The third step in any project is_____and_____	....

Question 9

From a 60 Hz line voltage, a MOD 60 counter will output 1 pulse per second on 1 Hz.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A frequency_____is a circuit that can measure and display the frequency of a signal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A frequency_____is a circuit that can measure...

Question 11

A crystal controlled clock generator and Schmitt- trigger would make an excellent clock source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Stepper motors can be operated sequentially through specific binary sequence or by straight DC voltage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Top- down hierarchical design considers every project detail first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

State diagrams are useful for:

Accepted Answer

A)  determining next states. 
B)  establishing ring counter sequence. 
C)  determining unused bit sequence. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  determining next states. 
B)  establishing ring counter sequence. 
C)  determining unused bit sequence. 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

Schmitt- trigger integrated circuits:

Accepted Answer

A)  buffer data bus from output/input devices. 
B)  generate Hz clock pulses. 
C)  condition input signals. 
D)  require RC networks. 
A)  buffer data bus from output/input devices. 
B)  generate Hz clock pulses. 
C)  condition input signals. 
D)  require RC networks.

Question 16

Stepper motor drives will provide output through the Q output only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

After the dark box is defined:

Accepted Answer

A)  specifications should be stated. 
B)  synthesis and testing begin. 
C)  planning should begin. 
D)  problem statement should be made. 
A)  specifications should be stated. 
B)  synthesis and testing begin. 
C)  planning should begin. 
D)  problem statement should be made.

Question 18

After repeated simulated testing, a stepper motor drive was considered fully functional in every aspect. At this point:

Accepted Answer

A)  the drive should be tested under actual conditions. 
B)  simulated testing should be continued until failure results. Then document failure and decide if it is acceptable or unacceptable. 
C)  unusual or extraordinary conditions should be developed and tested on the drive. 
D)  the drive is ready for quality testing and prototyping. 
A)  the drive should be tested under actual conditions. 
B)  simulated testing should be continued until failure results. Then document failure and decide if it is acceptable or unacceptable. 
C)  unusual or extraordinary conditions should be developed and tested on the drive. 
D)  the drive is ready for quality testing and prototyping.

Question 19

During the strategic planning mode, it has become apparent that a required subsystem does not fit the planned application as assumed. Planners have made the decision to use a completely different technology to achieve the same end. In keeping with structured project development:

Accepted Answer

A)  the original problem statement must be redesigned. 
B)  each system must be tested and or addressed form comparability. 
C)  all subsystems must be individually tested again. 
D)  No changes are required: continue to develop project on an as built basis. 
A)  the original problem statement must be redesigned. 
B)  each system must be tested and or addressed form comparability. 
C)  all subsystems must be individually tested again. 
D)  No changes are required: continue to develop project on an as built basis.

Question 20

The tens of hours section of a digital clock will require a_____ 	counter.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The tens of hours section of a...

A problem statement is developed because a need exists. The statement should:

City planners know that 20,000 square feet of government office space must be built on the west edge of the city within the next two years. This kind of project development qualifies as:

The worst mistake a project manager could make is to assume that existing technologies will easily combine and work together.

A 4- bit ring counter that requires only four possible output combinations would disregard eleven combinations. What effect would the clock frequency have on the output?

The first step in structured project development is:

Which of the following is one of the reasons a digital clock project is a valuable learning tool for project development?

In a real project the first step of definition often involves some _____on the part of the project manager.

The third step in any project is_and_ .

From a 60 Hz line voltage, a MOD 60 counter will output 1 pulse per second on 1 Hz.

A frequency_____is a circuit that can measure and display the frequency of a signal.

A crystal controlled clock generator and Schmitt- trigger would make an excellent clock source.

Stepper motors can be operated sequentially through specific binary sequence or by straight DC voltage.

Top- down hierarchical design considers every project detail first.

State diagrams are useful for:

Schmitt- trigger integrated circuits:

Stepper motor drives will provide output through the Q output only.

After the dark box is defined:

After repeated simulated testing, a stepper motor drive was considered fully functional in every aspect. At this point:

During the strategic planning mode, it has become apparent that a required subsystem does not fit the planned application as assumed. Planners have made the decision to use a completely different technology to achieve the same end. In keeping with structured project development:

The tens of hours section of a digital clock will require a_____ counter.

Introductory Concepts

Number Systems and Codes

Describing Logic Circuits

Combinational Logic Circuits

Flip-Flops and Related Devices

Digital Arithmetic: Operations and Circuits

Counters and Registers

Integrated-Circuit Logic Families

MSI Logic Circuits

Interfacing With the Analog World

Memory Devices

Programmable Logic Device Architectures

Filters

Exam 10: Digital System Projects Using HDL

A problem statement is developed because a need exists. The statement should:

City planners know that 20,000 square feet of government office space must be built on the west edge of the city within the next two years. This kind of project development qualifies as:

The worst mistake a project manager could make is to assume that existing technologies will easily combine and work together.

A 4- bit ring counter that requires only four possible output combinations would disregard eleven combinations. What effect would the clock frequency have on the output?

The first step in structured project development is:

Which of the following is one of the reasons a digital clock project is a valuable learning tool for project development?

In a real project the first step of definition often involves some _____on the part of the project manager.

The third step in any project is_____and_____ .

From a 60 Hz line voltage, a MOD 60 counter will output 1 pulse per second on 1 Hz.

A frequency_____is a circuit that can measure and display the frequency of a signal.

A crystal controlled clock generator and Schmitt- trigger would make an excellent clock source.

Stepper motors can be operated sequentially through specific binary sequence or by straight DC voltage.

Top- down hierarchical design considers every project detail first.

State diagrams are useful for:

Schmitt- trigger integrated circuits:

Stepper motor drives will provide output through the Q output only.

After the dark box is defined:

After repeated simulated testing, a stepper motor drive was considered fully functional in every aspect. At this point:

During the strategic planning mode, it has become apparent that a required subsystem does not fit the planned application as assumed. Planners have made the decision to use a completely different technology to achieve the same end. In keeping with structured project development:

The tens of hours section of a digital clock will require a_____ counter.

Introductory Concepts

Number Systems and Codes

Describing Logic Circuits

Combinational Logic Circuits

Flip-Flops and Related Devices

Digital Arithmetic: Operations and Circuits

Counters and Registers

Integrated-Circuit Logic Families

MSI Logic Circuits

Interfacing With the Analog World

Memory Devices

Programmable Logic Device Architectures

Filters

The third step in any project is_and_ .