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Question
The given circuit is a(n) ________.
Options
A. three-bit synchronous binary counter
B. eight-bit asynchronous binary flip-flop
C. two-bit asynchronous binary counter
D. four-bit asynchronous binary counter
Correct Answer
four-bit asynchronous binary counter
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1. A 4-bit binary up counter has an input clock frequency of 20 kHz. The frequency of the most significant bit is ________.
Options
A. 1.25 kHz
B. 2.50 kHz
C. 160 kHz
D. 320 kHz
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Correct Answer: 1.25 kHz
2. Shift-register counters use ________, which means that the output of the last FF in the register is connected back to the first FF in some way.
Options
A. MOD
B. feedback
C. strobing
D. switchbacks
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Correct Answer: feedback
3. A glitch that appears on the decoded output of a ripple counter is often difficult to see on an oscilloscope because ________.
Options
A. it is a random event
B. it occurs less frequently than the normal decoded output
C. it is very fast
D. all of the above
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Correct Answer: all of the above
4. A reliable method for eliminating decoder spikes is the technique called ________.
Options
A. strobing
B. feeding
C. wagging
D. waving
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Correct Answer: strobing
5. Assume a 4-bit ripple counter has a failure in the second flip-flop such that it "locks up." The third and fourth stages will ________.
Options
A. continue to count with correct outputs
B. continue to count but have incorrect outputs
C. stop counting
D. turn into molten silicon
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Correct Answer: stop counting
6. The MOD-10 counter is also referred to as a ________ counter.
Options
A. decade
B. strobing
C. BCD
D. circuit
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Correct Answer: decade
7. In order to use a shift register as a counter, ________.
Options
A. the register's serial input is the counter input and the serial output is the counter output
B. the parallel inputs provide the input signal and the output signal is taken from the serial data output
C. serial in/serial out register must be used
D. the serial output of the register is connected back to the serial input of the register
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Correct Answer: the serial output of the register is connected back to the serial input of the register
8. ________ counters are often used whenever pulses are to be counted and the results displayed in decimal.
Options
A. Synchronous
B. Bean
C. Decade
D. BCD
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Correct Answer: BCD
9. Exclusive-AND gates are needed for conversions between Gray code and binary code.
Options
A. True
B. False
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Correct Answer: False
10. A BCD is used for communication between a computer and a human being because it is too easy to deal with arithmetically.
Options
A. True
B. False
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Correct Answer: False
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