Question

If the two numbers include a sign bit in the highest order position, the bit conditions of interest are the sign of the result, a zero indication and __________

(a) An underflow condition

(b) A neutral condition

(c) An overflow condition

(d) One indication

I have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.

Query is from Introduction of Arithmetic Operation in division Arithmetic Circuits of Digital Circuits

Answer 1

The correct option is (c) An overflow condition

For explanation I would say: If the two numbers include a sign bit in the highest order position, the bit conditions of interest are the sign of the result, a zero indication and an overflow condition.