COA Lab
Q1. What is the primary purpose of memory address decoding in digital circuits?
A) To increase the clock speed of the CPU
B) To select specific memory locations based on the provided address
C) To reduce power consumption in memory units
D) To enhance the data transfer rate between CPU and memory
Q2. Which type of logic gates are commonly used for memory address decoding?
A) XOR and XNOR gates
B) AND and OR gates
C) NAND and NOR gates
D) NOT and Buffer gates
Q3. In a memory address decoding circuit, what determines the number of address lines required?
A) The number of memory locations to be accessed
B) The number of logic gates used in the circuit
C) The clock frequency of the circuit
D) The type of flip-flops used in the design
Q4. What happens if a memory address decoder does not work correctly?
A) Incorrect memory locations may be accessed
B) The CPU will run at a higher speed
C) Data transfer rates will increase
D) Power consumption will decrease
Q5. Which of the following statements best describes the role of a memory address decoder in a computer system?
A) It is used to write data to multiple memory cells simultaneously.
B) It amplifies the signals sent from the CPU to memory.
C) It ensures only the intended memory location responds to a specific address.
D) It manages data flow between memory and I/O devices.
