1. What does PLD stand for?
(A) Programmable Logic Device
(B) Primary Logic Device
(C) Programmed Logic Device
(D) Practical Logic Device
2. Which of the following is a type of PLD?
(A) FPGA
(B) CPU
(C) RAM
(D) GPU
3. What does FPGA stand for?
(A) Field-Programmable Gate Array
(B) Fast-Programmable Gate Array
(C) Field-Processed Gate Array
(D) Fast-Processed Gate Array
4. Which type of PLD is typically used for complex digital circuits that require high performance and flexibility?
(A) PROM
(B) PLA
(C) FPGA
(D) CPLD
5. What does CPLD stand for?
(A) Complex Programmable Logic Device
(B) Compact Programmable Logic Device
(C) Controlled Programmable Logic Device
(D) Combined Programmable Logic Device
6. Which PLD is characterized by having a fixed number of logic gates and a simpler design compared to FPGAs?
(A) PROM
(B) PLA
(C) FPGA
(D) CPLD
7. What is the primary function of a PLD?
(A) Data storage
(B) Logic implementation
(C) Signal amplification
(D) Power regulation
8. Which type of memory is typically used to configure an FPGA?
(A) Flash memory
(B) SRAM
(C) DRAM
(D) ROM
9. What is the main difference between PLA and PAL?
(A) PLA is reprogrammable, PAL is not
(B) PLA has a programmable AND array, PAL has a fixed AND array
(C) PAL is faster than PLA
(D) PLA is larger than PAL
10. What does PROM stand for?
(A) Programmable Read-Only Memory
(B) Permanent Read-Only Memory
(C) Processed Read-Only Memory
(D) Primary Read-Only Memory
11. Which PLD type uses antifuse technology for programming?
(A) PROM
(B) FPGA
(C) CPLD
(D) PLA
12. Which of the following is not a typical application of PLDs?
(A) Digital signal processing
(B) Implementing custom logic circuits
(C) Data storage
(D) Prototyping digital designs
13. Which tool is commonly used to program FPGAs?
(A) VHDL or Verilog
(B) Assembly language
(C) Machine code
(D) High-level programming language
14. What is the advantage of using an FPGA over a fixed-function IC?
(A) Lower power consumption
(B) Higher speed
(C) Reconfigurability
(D) Smaller size
15. What is the purpose of the configuration logic block in an FPGA?
(A) To store user data
(B) To define the logic functions of the FPGA
(C) To regulate power supply
(D) To handle input/output operations
16. Which type of PLD is typically used for simpler logic functions and has a fixed OR array?
(A) FPGA
(B) PLA
(C) PAL
(D) CPLD
17. In a CPLD, what is the function of the macrocell?
(A) To perform arithmetic operations
(B) To store configuration data
(C) To implement logic functions
(D) To manage power distribution
18. Which of the following statements is true about FPGAs?
(A) They are programmed using only hardware description languages.
(B) They cannot be reprogrammed once configured.
(C) They are less flexible than CPLDs.
(D) They have a fixed logic function.
19. Which PLD is typically used in applications requiring high-speed and low-latency operations?
(A) PROM
(B) PLA
(C) FPGA
(D) PAL
20. What is a primary advantage of using PLDs in digital circuit design?
(A) Permanent storage of data
(B) Fixed functionality
(C) Customizable logic implementation
(D) High power consumption
