Multiple choice

The count of four bit down counter is 0000. When a clock pulse is applied, its count will be

  1. 0000

  2. 0001

  3. 1111

  4. 1010

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C Correct answer
Explanation

A 4-bit down counter counts downward. When it reaches 0000 (the minimum value) and another clock pulse arrives, it wraps around to the maximum value 1111 (15 in decimal). This is the underflow behavior of down counters.