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Counters problems


  • 1. The terminal count of a typical modulus-10 binary counter is ________.

  • Options
  • A. 0000
  • B. 1010
  • C. 1001
  • D. 1111
  • Discuss
  • 2. What is the difference between combinational logic and sequential logic?

  • Options
  • 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.
  • Discuss
  • 3. The parallel outputs of a counter circuit represent the:

  • Options
  • A. parallel data word
  • B. clock frequency
  • C. counter modulus
  • D. clock count
  • Discuss
  • 4. Which of the following statements are true?

  • Options
  • A. Asynchronous events do not occur at the same time.
  • B. Asynchronous events are controlled by a clock.
  • C. Synchronous events do not need a clock to control them.
  • D. Only asynchronous events need a control clock.
  • Discuss
  • 5. Which is not an example of a truncated modulus?

  • Options
  • A. 8
  • B. 9
  • C. 11
  • D. 15
  • Discuss
  • 6. What is the maximum delay that can occur if four flip-flops are connected as a ripple counter and each flip-flop has propagation delays of tPHL = 22 ns and tPLH = 15 ns?

  • Options
  • A. 15 ns
  • B. 22 ns
  • C. 60 ns
  • D. 88 ns
  • Discuss
  • 7. How many different states does a 3-bit asynchronous counter have?

  • Options
  • A. 2
  • B. 4
  • C. 8
  • D. 16
  • Discuss
  • 8. MOD-6 and MOD-12 counters and multiples are most commonly used as:

  • Options
  • A. frequency counters
  • B. multiplexed displays
  • C. digital clocks
  • D. power consumption meters
  • Discuss
  • 9. Once an up-/down-counter begins its count sequence, it cannot be reversed.

  • Options
  • A. True
  • B. False
  • Discuss
  • 10. A MOD-16 ripple counter is holding the count 10012. What will the count be after 31 clock pulses?

  • Options
  • A. 10002
  • B. 10102
  • C. 10112
  • D. 11012
  • Discuss

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