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2.5

Boolean Logic

AND, OR, NOT gates and truth tables

AND gate: Both inputs must be 1 for output 1

OR gate: At least one input 1 for output 1

NOT gate: Inverts the input

XOR gate: Exactly one input 1 for output 1

NAND: NOT AND, NOR: NOT OR

Truth tables show all input/output combinations

Exam Tips

  • Always define key terms before explaining concepts
  • Use specific examples where possible to demonstrate understanding
  • Check mark allocation - one point per mark is a good guide