Spring 2008
Test #2 Review Page
Topics to be covered on Test #2
with accompanying notes. Test #2 covers
material from chapters 4, 6, and 8 as covered in class. Any overview material from chapters 5 and 7
that was covered in class may also be tested.
Material from chapters prior to 4 is expected to be known in order to be
used on this test. Test will be open
book.
Types of standard devices (just the device “comparator” not the chip number)
Ability to use each device in circuits
Understanding of ALU example
General purpose of programmable logic versus custom logic
Sequential vs. combinational logic
State diagrams and tables
Types of latches
timing diagrams
excitation tables
Difference between latch and flip-flop
Types of flip-flops
timing diagrams
excitation tables
Mealy model vs.
Ability to use circuit analysis procedure
Ability to use circuit synthesis procedure
Edge triggered vs. pulse triggered
Test will have
some or all of the following characteristics:
multiple choice questions (not more than 10) – typically 1 to 2 points each
short answer question
design synthesis questions
design analysis questions
Questions generally have their point value listed in braces at the end/side of the question
Every test will have at least 10 points worth of extra credit available
Test grades are assigned on a curve based on the range of actual scores on the test, i.e. the highest score on the test (for example, an 89) will be the top of the curve so all scores will be assigned the curve. For example, a high score of 89 would give that student an A because 89/89 100 = 100. On the same test then, a score of 68 would be curved as 68/89*100 = 76 so that student would get a C (rather than a D for the original 68).
The test will be hard. I write very challenging questions that require you to think all the way through them. A few of the questions will be memory type questions. Most however will require lots of mental effort. Do not get too upset about it – remember EVERYONE is suffering through the same test you are and that everyone’s grade will be curved.