What identifies the possible outputs of a logic gate based on its inputs?

A truth table is a tabular representation that details the possible outputs of a logic gate for every combination of its inputs. For each input configuration, the truth table lists the corresponding output. This method is particularly effective for logic gates, as it allows for a clear and systematic way to visualize how different input values (like 0s and 1s) affect the output.

For example, in a simple AND gate, the truth table will show that the output is only true (1) when both inputs are true (1). Conversely, if either input is false (0), the output will also be false (0). This makes truth tables fundamental to understanding how various logic gates behave in digital circuits.

In contrast, a state diagram depicts states of a system and transitions between those states but does not specifically focus on combinations of inputs and outputs like a truth table does. A flowchart represents a process or algorithm through various steps but is not used to show the output of logic gates systematically. Lastly, a logic circuit visually represents the arrangement of gates but doesn’t directly outline the outputs based on inputs as clearly and succinctly as a truth table. Therefore, the truth table is the most direct method for identifying the outputs of logic gates based on their