DIGITAL LOGIC

Important Objective Questions

Unit-4
1) What is Memory?
Ans- Computer memory is the storage space in the computer, where data is to be
processed and instructions required for processing are stored.
2) What are the types of Memory?
Ans- there are 2 types of memory
 Primary memory
 Secondary memory
3) A flip flop stores __________?
Ans- 1 bit information.
4) Main memories of a computer, usually made up of _________
Ans- Main memories of a computer usually made up of semiconductors which are
available external to the CPU to store program and data during execution of a program.
Registers are present within the CPU to store data temporarily during arithmetic and
logical operations and during the functioning of the ALU.
5) A Random Access Memory is one in which __________
Ans- A Random Access Memory is one in which any location can be accessed
randomly..
6) A static memory is one in which __________?
Ans-
A static memory is one in which content doesn’t changes with time (i.e. stable).
Dynamic memory is one in which content changes with time (i.e. unstable). .
7) A dynamic memory is one in which __________.
Ans- Dynamic memory is one in which content changes with time (i.e. unstable).
8) Dynamic memory cells use _______________ as the storage device..
Ans- The capacitance of a transistor.
9) Static memory holds data as long as __________.
Ans- DC power is applied`
10)Volatile memory refers to __________.
Ans-  Volatile means ‘liable to change rapidly’ and volatile memory refers to the
memory which looses data rapidly when power to the memory circuit is removed.
11)Non-volatile memory refers to __________.
Ans- Non-volatile means ‘not volatile’ and non-volatile memory refers to the memory
which retains the data even if there is a break in the power supply.
12)Magnetic recording is the process of __________
Ans- Magnetic recording is the process of storing data magnetically. Hard disk, floppy
disk, magnetic tape are examples of the magnetic recording process.
13)What is ROM ?
 Ans- ROM (Read Only Memory) has the capability to store the information permanently .
14)ROM has the capability to perform _____________.
Ans -  ROM means “Read Only Memory”. Hence, it has the capability to perform read
operation only. No write or erase operation could be performed in the ROM.
15)Why are ROMs called non-volatile memory?
Ans - ROMs are called non-volatile memory because of they do not lose memory when
power is removed.
16)Describe EPROMs.
Ans- EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROMs), the ROM is cleared by exposing it to UV
radiation and also it’s a tedious process. Whereas, in EEPROM, the ROM can be cleared
electrically and thus is less time consuming and more efficient.
17)What is the major difference between DRAM and SRAM?
Ans - DRAMs must be periodically refreshed so that it can store the new information.
DRAMs are slower compared to SRAMs as the access time for SRAM is less than that of
DRAM.
18)  In the floppy drive, data is written to and read from the disk via a magnetic _____
head mechanism.
Ans - A floppy disk is a removable disk used for storing data via magnetic facilities. In
the floppy drive, data is written to and read from the disk via a magnetic read/write head
mechanism.
19)The total storage capacity of 16 * 8 ROM is __________
Ans - ROM stands for Read Only Memory in which data is stored permanently and
wherefrom data can only be read and rarely modified. The total storage capacity of 16 * 8 ROM
is 128 bits (i.e. 16 * 8 = 128).
20)Why did PROM introduced?
Ans - In order to provide some flexibility in the possible applications of ROM, PROM
is introduced. PROM stands for Programmable ROM, in which the ROM is
programmed by the user.
21)How can ultraviolet erasable PROMs be recognized?
Ans. An ultraviolet erasable PROMs have small window on the chip with black marked.
Such type of PROMS are called EPROMS which are cleared by exposing it to UV
radiation. They are re-programmable.
22)The major disadvantage of RAM is?
Ans. RAM is volatile memory. Thus, RAM stores the data as long as it is powered on and
once the power goes out, it loses its data.
23) What is the access time?
Ans. The access time is the time taken to read a stored word after applying the address
bits in a MOS EPROM. It is the time required to fetch data from the memory.
24)How many types of RAMs are?
Ans. There are two types of RAM and these are static and dynamic. Static RAM(SRAM) is
faster than dynamic RAM(DRAM) as the access time for DRAM is more compared to that of
SRAM.

25)Static RAM employs __________?

 Ans - Static RAM employs bipolar or MOS flip-flops because both the semiconductor
has storing capacity. Thus, it’s access time is less and it is faster in operation .
26) Dynamic RAM employs __________?
Ans. Dynamic RAM employs a capacitor or MOSFET. Thus, it’s access time is more and it
is slower in operation.