Simplification techniques MCQs (Karnaugh Maps, Quine-McCluskey method)

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 5, 2025

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1. : What is the primary purpose of Karnaugh Maps in Boolean algebra?





2. : How many cells does a 3-variable Karnaugh Map contain?





3. : In a 4-variable K-Map, how many minterms are there?





4. : What is the maximum number of adjacent 1s that can be grouped together in a K-Map for simplification?





5. : What does each cell in a K-Map represent?





6. : Which of the following is a valid group in a 4-variable K-Map?





7. : What shape should groupings in a K-Map form?





8. : What kind of adjacency is used in K-Maps?





9. : In a 2-variable K-Map, how many groups of 2 adjacent 1s can be formed at most?





10. : Which of the following is NOT a rule for grouping in a K-Map?





11. : The Quine-McCluskey method is also known as what?





12. : What is the first step in the Quine-McCluskey method?





13. : What is a prime implicant in the Quine-McCluskey method?





14. : What is an essential prime implicant?





15. : What is the output of the Quine-McCluskey method?





16. : What technique is used to minimize expressions in the Quine-McCluskey method?





17. : Which of these is not a valid step in the Quine-McCluskey method?





18. : What is the minimum group size in Quine-McCluskey pairing?





19. : What symbol is used to represent a don’t-care condition in Quine-McCluskey?





20. : When are don’t-care conditions used in simplification?





21. : Which is more suitable for 2 to 4 variables?





22. : Which method is more systematic and suited for computer implementation?





23. : What is the complexity of the Quine-McCluskey method with more variables?





24. : What is a limitation of Karnaugh Maps?





25. : Which term best describes a group of minterms that differ in only one variable?





26. : What is the goal of using simplification techniques in digital logic?





27. : Which simplification method is prone to visual errors in large-variable cases?





28. : Which method involves binary comparisons and charting?





29. : How many 1’s does the binary number 1011 have?





30. : Which method would be preferred for automated logic simplification?





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