The decimal equivalent of the largest number that can be stored in a 4-bit binar

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The decimal equivalent of the largest number that can be stored in a 4-bit binary counter is ________.
Options
A. 8
B. 15
C. 16
D. 32

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15

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1. Modulus refers to ________.
Options
A. a method used to fabricate decade counter units
B. the modulus of elasticity, or the ability of a circuit to be stretched from one mode to another
C. an input on a counter that is used to set the counter state, such as UP/DOWN
D. the maximum number of states in a counter sequence

4. The counter circuit and associated waveforms shown below are for a(n) ________ counter, and the correct output waveform for Q_B is shown by waveform ________.
Options
A. synchronous, a
B. asynchronous, b
C. synchronous, c
D. asynchronous, d

6. A J-K flip-flop is reset and must stay reset after the clock pulse. This transition requires that ________.
Options
A. J and K inputs must both = 0
B. J must be 0, K doesn't matter
C. J doesn't matter, K must = 0
D. J must be 0 and K must be 1

9. The circuit shown below is used for ________, and for the inputs shown, the DATA output will be ________.
Options
A. multiplexing, 1
B. parallel-to-serial conversion, 0
C. demultiplexing, 0
D. parallel-to-serial conversion, HIGH

10. In order to check the CLR function of a counter, ________.
Options
A. apply the active level to the CLR input and check all of the Q outputs to see if they are all in their reset state
B. ground the CLR input and check to be sure that all of the Q outputs are LOW
C. connect the CLR input to V_cc and check to see if all of the Q outputs are HIGH
D. connect the CLR to its correct active level while clocking the counter; check to make sure that all of the Q outputs are toggling

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