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Chapter 2
2.1 Boolean Algebra
Instruction: Answer each questions.
1. What is the core principle of Boolean algebra regarding the state of any
logical statement?
2. What is the name for the fundamental rules that govern Boolean algebra?
3. What is an alternative representation for "Logic 0"?
4. What does the standard mathematical equality symbol (=) represent when
used in a Boolean algebra equation?
5. Who was the individual who first developed Boolean algebra in 1854?
6. What are the three basic logic functions from which the core postulates are
derived?
7. What is the relationship between "postulates" and "identities" in Boolean
algebra?
8. Which individual adapted Boolean algebra into "switching algebra" in 1938?
9. What kind of electrical circuits is "switching algebra" used to model?
10. The text uses a light switch as an example to illustrate what fundamental
concept?