Q3.
a. Simplify the following Boolean expression using the properties of Boolean algebra. Show the steps clearly.
(xy + xz) + īȳz
b. Convert the given expression into standard POS form. Also represent the standard form using shorthand notation.
f(a, b, c, d) = a(a + Ģ)
Q4.
a. For the Boolean expression
f(a, b, c) = abc + ābĉ
i. Draw a logic circuit using basic gates only.
ii. Simulate the circuit using logic symbols and verify its truth table.
iii. Draw a logic circuit using NAND gates only. Show the conversion steps clearly.
iv. Which method is cost effective? Justify your answer.