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How can a digital one-shot be implemented using HDL?
Options
A. By using a resistor and a capacitor
B. By applying the concept of a counter
C. By using a library function
D. By applying a level trigger
Correct Answer
By applying the concept of a counter
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1. Which of the following is an invalid output state for an 8421 BCD counter?
Options
A. 1110
B. 0000
C. 0010
D. 0001
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Correct Answer: 1110
2. Which of the following statements best describes the operation of a synchronous up-/down-counter?
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A. The counter can count in either direction, but must continue in that direction once started.
B. The counter can be reversed, but must be reset before counting in the other direction.
C. In general, the counter can be reversed at any point in its counting sequence.
D. The count sequence cannot be reversed, once it has begun, without first resetting the counter to zero.
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Correct Answer: In general, the counter can be reversed at any point in its counting sequence.
3. What is the difference between a 7490 and a 7493?
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A. 7490 is a MOD-10, 7493 is a MOD-16
B. 7490 is a MOD-16, 7493 is a MOD-10
C. 7490 is a MOD-12, 7493 is a MOD-16
D. 7490 is a MOD-10, 7493 is a MOD-12
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Correct Answer: 7490 is a MOD-10, 7493 is a MOD-16
4. How many natural states will there be in a 4-bit ripple counter?
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A. 4
B. 8
C. 16
D. 32
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Correct Answer: 16
5. A BCD counter is a ________.
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A. binary counter
B. full-modulus counter
C. decade counter
D. divide-by-10 counter
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Correct Answer: decade counter
6. A modulus-10 counter must have ________.
Options
A. 10 flip-flops
B. flip-flops
C. 2 flip-flops
D. synchronous clocking
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Correct Answer: flip-flops
7. Why can a synchronous counter operate at a higher frequency than a ripple counter?
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A. The flip-flops change one after the other.
B. The flip-flops change at the same time.
C. A synchronous counter cannot operate at higher frequencies.
D. A ripple counter is faster.
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Correct Answer: The flip-flops change at the same time.
8. The terminal count of a typical modulus-10 binary counter is ________.
Options
A. 0000
B. 1010
C. 1001
D. 1111
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Correct Answer: 1001
9. What is the difference between combinational logic and sequential logic?
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A. Combinational circuits are not triggered by timing pulses, sequential circuits are triggered by timing pulses.
B. Combinational and sequential circuits are both triggered by timing pulses.
C. Neither circuit is triggered by timing pulses.
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Correct Answer: Combinational circuits are not triggered by timing pulses, sequential circuits are triggered by timing pulses.
10. The parallel outputs of a counter circuit represent the:
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A. parallel data word
B. clock frequency
C. counter modulus
D. clock count
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Correct Answer: clock count
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