Test Series - computer fundamental

Test Number 21/95

Q: The number of values applicable in Boolean Algebra.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Solution: Boolean algebra is based on binary number system. It therefore comprises only 2 bits : 0 and 1. Hence, only two values are applicable to Boolean algebra.
Q: Boolean Algebra can deal with any number system.
A. True
B. False
C. none
D. ..
Solution: Boolean Algebra can only be used with the binary number system. Boolean deals with only two values 0 and 1. In Boolean System, if the result is tautology it returns 1 otherwise 0.
Q: The symbol + in Boolean is also known as the ____________ operator.
A. AND
B. OR
C. ADD
D. SUMMATION
Solution: The symbol + is also called as the OR operator. It is used for logical addition. It follows the law of binary addition.
Q: Which operator has the highest precedence?
A. +
B. .
C. !
D. *
Solution: The NOT operator has the highest precedence. It is denoted by ! or – sign. Further, AND (.) operations are performed and then the OR terms are evaluated.
Q: In the expression Y + X’.Y, which operator will be evaluated first?
A. 
B. +
C. .
D. ,
Solution: In Boolean Algebra, complement of a number is given the highest precedence. Therefore, complement which is denoted by the ‘ (apostrophe) symbol is evaluated first.
Q: Which of the following is false?
A. x+y=y+x
B. x.y=y.x
C. x.x’=1
D. x+x’=1
Solution: The first and second option describes the commutative law. The fourth option holds true since if x=1, then x’=0, and x+x’=1. Third option is incorrect because on multiplication of a boolean value with its complement the result will always be 0.
Q: As per idempotent law, X + X will always be equal to ________
A. 0
B. 1
C. X
D. 2X
Solution: It will always return the same value X. Since, boolean deals with only two numbers 0 and 1, if we add 0+0, the answer is 0. Similarly, if we add 1+1 the answer is 1.
Q: The expression for involution law is _________
A. x+y=y+x
B. x+1=1
C. (x’)’=x
D. x.x=x
Solution: The involution law states that the complement of complement of a number is the number itself. The third option justifies the statement. Thus, (x’)’=x.
Q: Who proposed the use of Boolean algebra in the design of relay switching circuits?
A. George Boole
B. Claude E. Shannon
C. Claude E. Boole
D. George Shannon
Solution: Claude E Shannon suggested the use of Boolean in relay switching circuits. George Boole, a mathematician introduced it for simplifying representations and manipulation of propositional logic.
Q: Truth table is used to represent Boolean __________
A. functions
B. algebra
C. operators
D. addition
Solution: The Boolean functions are represented using the truth tables. Truth tables represent the tautology and fallacy for terms.

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