Chapter 34: Simplifying Logic Circuits
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The first step in using a Veitch diagram is to ____.
a.
draw the diagram based on the number of variables
b.
plot the logic functions by placing an X in each square representing a term
c.
obtain the simplified logic function by looping adjacent groups of X’s in groups of eight,
four, or two
d.
“OR” the loops with one term per loop
2. The second step in using a Veitch diagram is to ____.
a.
draw the diagram based on the number of variables
b.
plot the logic functions by placing an X in each square representing a term
c.
obtain the simplified logic function by looping adjacent groups of X’s in groups of eight,
four, or two
d.
“OR” the loops with one term per loop
3. The third step in using a Veitch diagram is to ____.
a.
plot the logic functions by placing an X in each square representing a term
b.
“OR” the loops with one term per loop
c.
obtain the simplified logic function by looping adjacent groups of X’s in groups of eight,
four, or two
d.
write the simplified expression
4. The fourth step in using a Veitch diagram is to ____.
a.
plot the logic functions by placing an X in each square representing a term
b.
obtain the simplified logic function by looping adjacent groups of X’s in groups of eight,
four, or two
c.
“OR” the loops with one term per loop
d.
write the simplified expression
5. The fifth step in using a Veitch diagram is to ____.
a.
plot the logic functions by placing an X in each square representing a term
b.
obtain the simplified logic function by looping adjacent groups of X’s in groups of eight,
four, or two
c.
“OR” the loops with one term per loop
d.
write the simplified expression
6. The first step in using a Karnaugh map is to ____.
a.
draw the diagram based on the number of variables
b.
plot the logic functions by placing a “1” in each square representing a term
c.
obtain the simplified logic function by looping adjacent groups of 1s in groups of eight,
four, or two
d.
“OR” the loops with one term per loop
7. The second step in using a Karnaugh map is to ____.
a.
draw the diagram based on the number of variables
b.
plot the logic functions by placing a “1” in each square representing a term
c.
obtain the simplified logic function by looping adjacent groups of 1s in groups of eight,
four, or two
d.
“OR” the loops with one term per loop
8. The third step in using a Karnaugh map is to ____.
a.
plot the logic functions by placing a “1” in each square representing a term
b.
obtain the simplified logic function by looping adjacent groups of 1s in groups of eight,
four, or two
c.
“OR” the loops with one term per loop
d.
write the simplified expression
9. The fourth step in using a Karnaugh map is to ____.
a.
plot the logic functions by placing a “1” in each square representing a term
b.
obtain the simplified logic function by looping adjacent groups of 1s in groups of eight,
four, or two
c.
“OR” the loops with one term per loop
d.
write the simplified expression
10. The fifth step in using a Karnaugh map is to ____.
a.
plot the logic functions by placing a “1” in each square representing a term
b.
obtain the simplified logic function by looping adjacent groups of 1s in groups of eight,
four, or two
c.
“OR” the loops with one term per loop
d.
write the simplified expression
COMPLETION
1. ____________________ algebra offers a means of expressing complex switching functions in
equation form.
2. Veitch diagrams and ____________________ provide a fast and easy way to reduce a logic equation
to its simplest form.
3. Veitch diagrams can be constructed for two, three, or ____________________ variables.
SHORT ANSWER
1. What is the significant point about the five basic logic gates? When interconnected, what form of
circuit is necessary?
2. How can Boolean problems with five or six variables be solved?