3-45. 3-46. 3-47. 3-48. 3-49. 3-50. Memory-type functions are accomplished by what type of circuit? 1. Linear 2. Bipolar 3.  Sequential 4.  Combinational Counters can only be used in parallel operations. 1. True 2. False Counters are used for which of the following functions? 1. 2. 3. 4. For counting operations and quantities only For counting periods of time only For addressing information in storage only For counting operations, quantities, and periods of time; and for addressing information in storage What items constitute a register? 1. Numbers of circuits 2. Groups of flip-flops 3. Numbers of logic gates 4. All of the above The length of a register is determined by what factor? 1. 2. 3. 4. The function it performs The type of logic the computer uses The number of bits (flip-flops) grouped together The number system the computer uses: octal or hexadecimal There are two types of registers most commonly used in computers. Which of the following terms refer to these registers? 1. 2. 3. 4. Memory and backup Storage and shift Backup and memory Storage and backup 3-51. 3-52. 3-53. 3-54. 3-55. 3-56. What type of storage register, if any, does NOT alter the contents? 1. General 2. Specialized 3.  Subject-specific 4. None; all storage registers can alter their contents In what transfer method is the receiving register cleared of its contents before a transfer occurs? 1.  Single-line  parallel 2. Double-1ine parallel 3. Complement 4.  Displaced Of the following transfer methods used with registers, which one is the fastest? 1.  Complement  method 2.  Displaced  method 3. Direct method 4. Forced method What register can handle information in serial and parallel form? 1.  Complement 2. Storage 3. Backup 4.  Shift In linear circuits, the graph of output versus input approximates which of the following types of lines? 1.  Wavy 2. Arced 3.  Zigzag 4.  Straight DMOS and bipolar technology is known by what acronym? 1.  BIFET 2.  BIDFET 3. BIDMOS 4.  MOSFET 19