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Flip-Flops and Timers problems


  • 1. The truth table for an S-R flip-flop has how many VALID entries?

  • Options
  • A. 3
  • B. 1
  • C. 4
  • D. 2
  • Discuss
  • 2. One example of the use of an S-R flip-flop is as a(n):

  • Options
  • A. transition pulse generator
  • B. astable oscillator
  • C. racer
  • D. switch debouncer
  • Discuss
  • 3. The 555 timer can be used in which of the following configurations?

  • Options
  • A. astable, monostable
  • B. monostable, bistable
  • C. astable, toggled
  • D. bistable, tristable
  • Discuss
  • 4. The equation for the output frequency of a 555 timer operating in the astable mode is: Electronics Flip-Flops and Timers: The equation for the output frequency of a 555 timer operating in the astable mode is:.
    What value of C1 will be required if R1 = 1 kΩ, R2 = 1 kΩ, and f = 1 kHz?

  • Options
  • A. 0.33 µF
  • B. 0.48 µF
  • C. 480 µF
  • D. 33 nF
  • Discuss
  • 5. What is one disadvantage of an S-R flip-flop?

  • Options
  • A. It has no Enable input.
  • B. It has a RACE condition.
  • C. It has no clock input.
  • D. It has only a single output.
  • Discuss
  • 6. An astable multivibrator is a circuit that:

  • Options
  • A. has two stable states
  • B. is free-running
  • C. produces a continuous output signal
  • D. is free-running and produces a continuous output signal
  • Discuss
  • 7. What is another name for a one-shot?

  • Options
  • A. monostable
  • B. bistable
  • C. astable
  • D. tristable
  • Discuss
  • 8. A basic S-R flip-flop can be constructed by cross-coupling which basic logic gates?

  • Options
  • A. AND or OR gates
  • B. XOR or XNOR gates
  • C. NOR or NAND gates
  • D. AND or NOR gates
  • Discuss
  • 9. If both inputs of an S-R NAND latch are LOW, what will happen to the output?

  • Options
  • A. The output would become unpredictable.
  • B. The output will toggle.
  • C. The output will reset.
  • D. No change will occur in the output.
  • Discuss
  • 10. What is the significance of the J and K terminals on the J-K flip-flop?

  • Options
  • A. There is no known significance in their designations.
  • B. The J represents "jump," which is how the Q output reacts whenever the clock goes HIGH and the J input is also HIGH.
  • C. The letters represent the initials of Johnson and King, the co-inventors of the J-K flip-flop.
  • D. All of the other letters of the alphabet are already in use.
  • Discuss

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