Practice Specification (2.1.1) - Final Project / Open-Ended Design Challenge
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does a specification define in digital circuit design?

💡 Hint: Think about what information you must have before designing a circuit.

Question 2 Easy

List two components you would typically include in a circuit specification.

💡 Hint: What the circuit takes in and gives out?

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Question 1

What is the first step in the circuit design process?

A. Logic Design
B. Specification
C. Verification

💡 Hint: Think of what you must know about a circuit before you can even start designing it.

Question 2

True or False: A specification should only list the outputs of a circuit.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall what you learned about inputs in the last session.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Draft a detailed specification for a digital thermostat that takes temperature readings and outputs control signals to a heating/cooling unit. Include at least three inputs and two outputs.

💡 Hint: Consider what features the thermostat should have that will require specific inputs.

Challenge 2 Hard

Describe how you would approach revising a specification after encountering problems during the design phase of a digital circuit. What steps would you take?

💡 Hint: Think about how communication with your team might help arrive at a better solution.

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