250+ TOP MCQs on Demultiplexers (Data Distributors) – 2 and Answers

Digital Electronic/Circuits Multiple Choice Questions & Answers on “Demultiplexers(Data Distributors) – 2”.

1. Why is a demultiplexer called a data distributor?
A. The input will be distributed to one of the outputs
B. One of the inputs will be selected for the output
C. The output will be distributed to one of the inputs
D. Single input gives single output
Answer: A
Clarification: A demultiplexer sends a single input to multiple outputs, depending on the select lines. For one input, the demultiplexer gives several outputs. That is why it is called a data distributor.

2. Most demultiplexers facilitate which type of conversion?
A. Decimal-to-hexadecimal
B. Single input, multiple outputs
C. AC to DC
D. Odd parity to even parity
Answer: B
Clarification: A demultiplexer sends a single input to multiple outputs, depending on the select lines. Demultiplexer converts single input into multiple outputs.

3. In 1-to-4 demultiplexer, how many select lines are required?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Answer: A
Clarification: The formula for total no. of outputs is given by 2ⁿ, where n is the no. of select lines. Therefore, for 1:4 demultiplexer, 2 select lines are required.

4. In a multiplexer the output depends on its ____________
A. Data inputs
B. Select inputs
C. Select outputs
D. Enable pin
Answer: B
Clarification: A demultiplexer sends a single input to multiple outputs, depending on the select lines. As the select input changes, the output of the multiplexer varies according to that input.

5. In 1-to-4 multiplexer, if C1 = 1 & C2 = 1, then the output will be ____________
A. Y0
B. Y1
C. Y2
D. Y3
Answer: D
Clarification: It can be calculated from the figure shown below:

For C0 =1 and C1 =1, Y3 will be the output as 0 and 1 are the bit combinations of 1.