Digital Circuits Questions and Answers – Programmable Array Logic

This set of Digital Electronics/Circuits Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Programmable Array Logic”.

1. The inputs in the PLD is given through ____________
a) NAND gates
b) OR gates
c) NOR gates
d) AND gates
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The inputs in the PLD is given through AND gate followed by inverting & non-inverting buffer. PLDs are Programmable Logic Devices consisting of logic gates, flip-flops and registers connected together on a single chip. Thus, it can be categorised into PROM, PAL and PLA.

2. PAL refers to ____________
a) Programmable Array Loaded
b) Programmable Logic Array
c) Programmable Array Logic
d) Programmable AND Logic
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: PAL refers to Programmable Array Logic consisting of programmable AND gates and fixed OR gates.

3. Outputs of the AND gate in PLD is known as ____________
a) Input lines
b) Output lines
c) Strobe lines
d) Control lines
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Outputs of the AND gate in PLD is known as output lines.
advertisement
advertisement

4. PLA contains ____________
a) AND and OR arrays
b) NAND and OR arrays
c) NOT and AND arrays
d) NOR and OR arrays
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Programmable Logic Array is a type of fixed architecture logic devices with programmable AND gates followed by programmable OR gates. It is a kind of PLD.

5. PLA is used to implement ____________
a) A complex sequential circuit
b) A simple sequential circuit
c) A complex combinational circuit
d) A simple combinational circuit
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Since, PLA is a combination of programmable AND and OR gates. So, it is used to implement complex combinational circuit.
Note: Join free Sanfoundry classes at Telegram or Youtube

6. A PLA is similar to a ROM in concept except that ____________
a) It hasn’t capability to read only
b) It hasn’t capability to read or write operation
c) It doesn’t provide full decoding to the variables
d) It hasn’t capability to write only
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: A PLA is similar to a ROM in concept except that it doesn’t provide full decoding to the variables and doesn’t generate all the minterms as in the ROM. Programmable Logic Array is a type of fixed architecture logic devices with programmable AND gates followed by programmable OR gates. It is a kind of PLD.

7. For programmable logic functions, which type of PLD should be used?
a) PLA
b) PAL
c) CPLD
d) SLD
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Since PAL consists of programmable AND gates and fixed OR gates and also circuitry working is less.
advertisement

8. The complex programmable logic device contains several PLD blocks and __________
a) A language compiler
b) AND/OR arrays
c) Global interconnection matrix
d) Field-programmable switches
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The complex programmable logic device contains several PLD blocks and a global interconnection matrix by which it communicates through several devices. It is also known as Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs).

9. Which type of device FPGA are?
a) SLD
b) SROM
c) EPROM
d) PLD
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) are reprogrammable silicon chips. In contrast to processors that you find in your PC, programming an FPGA rewires the chip itself to implement your functionality rather than run a software application. Thus, FPGAs are PLD devices.
advertisement

10. The difference between a PAL & a PLA is ____________
a) PALs and PLAs are the same thing
b) The PLA has a programmable OR plane and a programmable AND plane, while the PAL only has a programmable AND plane
c) The PAL has a programmable OR plane and a programmable AND plane, while the PLA only has a programmable AND plane
d) The PAL has more possible product terms than the PLA
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The main difference between a PAL & PLA is that PLA has a programmable OR plane and a programmable AND plane, while the PAL only has a programmable AND plane and a fixed OR plane.

11. If a PAL has been programmed once ____________
a) Its logic capacity is lost
b) Its outputs are only active HIGH
c) Its outputs are only active LOW
d) It cannot be reprogrammed
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: PAL only has a programmable AND plane and a fixed OR plane. Since, PAL is dynamic in nature. So, it can’t be reprogrammed.

12. The FPGA refers to ____________
a) First programmable Gate Array
b) Field Programmable Gate Array
c) First Program Gate Array
d) Field Program Gate Array
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The FPGA refers to Field Programmable Gate Array. Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) are reprogrammable silicon chips. In contrast to processors that you find in your PC, programming an FPGA rewires the chip itself to implement your functionality rather than run a software application. Thus, FPGAs are PLD devices.

13. The full form of VLSI is ____________
a) Very Long Single Integration
b) Very Least Scale Integration
c) Very Large Scale Integration
d) Very Long Scale Integration
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The full form of VLSI is Very Large Scale Integration in which FPGA is implemented.

14. In FPGA, vertical and horizontal directions are separated by ____________
a) A line
b) A channel
c) A strobe
d) A flip-flop
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The FPGA refers to Field Programmable Gate Array. Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) are reprogrammable silicon chips. Vertical and horizontal directions is separated by a channel in an FPGA which determines the location of the output.

15. Applications of PLAs are _____________
a) Registered PALs
b) Configurable PALs
c) PAL programming
d) All of the Mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Applications of PLAs are Registered PALs, Configurable PALs, and PAL programming and these are performed by using an extra flip-flop with PAL.

Sanfoundry Global Education & Learning Series – Digital Circuits.

To practice all areas of Digital Circuits, here is complete set of 1000+ Multiple Choice Questions and Answers.

If you find a mistake in question / option / answer, kindly take a screenshot and email to [email protected]

advertisement
advertisement
Subscribe to our Newsletters (Subject-wise). Participate in the Sanfoundry Certification contest to get free Certificate of Merit. Join our social networks below and stay updated with latest contests, videos, internships and jobs!

Youtube | Telegram | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest
Manish Bhojasia - Founder & CTO at Sanfoundry
Manish Bhojasia, a technology veteran with 20+ years @ Cisco & Wipro, is Founder and CTO at Sanfoundry. He lives in Bangalore, and focuses on development of Linux Kernel, SAN Technologies, Advanced C, Data Structures & Alogrithms. Stay connected with him at LinkedIn.

Subscribe to his free Masterclasses at Youtube & discussions at Telegram SanfoundryClasses.