SR FlipFlop MCQ With Answers
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kharagpursdo20 Important MCQs on S-R Flip-Flop with Answers and Explanations
1. What does the S-R flip-flop stand for?
A) Set-Reset
B) Serial-Register
C) Shift-Register
D) Start-Reset
Answer: A) Set-Reset
Explanation: S-R flip-flop stands for Set and Reset, which are its two inputs.
2. What is the output when S=1 and R=0 in an S-R flip-flop?
A) Q = 0
B) Q = 1
C) Q toggles
D) Invalid
Answer: B) Q = 1
Explanation: This is the Set condition, so output Q is set to 1.
3. What is the output when S=0 and R=1?
A) Q = 1
B) Q toggles
C) Q = 0
D) Invalid
Answer: C) Q = 0
Explanation: This is the Reset condition, so output Q becomes 0.
4. What is the output when S=0 and R=0?
A) Set
B) Reset
C) Toggle
D) No change
Answer: D) No change
Explanation: When both S and R are 0, the output retains its previous state.
5. What is the condition when both S=1 and R=1?
A) Set
B) Reset
C) Toggle
D) Invalid
Answer: D) Invalid
Explanation: In a basic S-R flip-flop, this causes an undefined or invalid state.
6. What are the outputs of an S-R flip-flop usually called?
A) A and B
B) Q and Q'
C) X and Y
D) D and T
Answer: B) Q and Q'
Explanation: The outputs are Q (normal) and Q' (complement).
7. In an S-R flip-flop, Q and Q' are always:
A) Equal
B) Zero
C) Complementary
D) Undefined
Answer: C) Complementary
Explanation: Q and Q' are always opposite unless in an invalid state.
8. Which logic gates are used to build a basic S-R flip-flop?
A) XOR gates
B) NOR or NAND gates
C) AND gates
D) NOT gates
Answer: B) NOR or NAND gates
Explanation: S-R flip-flops are commonly built using cross-coupled NOR or NAND gates.
9. What is the purpose of a flip-flop?
A) Perform arithmetic
B) Store binary data
C) Multiply numbers
D) Amplify signals
Answer: B) Store binary data
Explanation: Flip-flops store one bit of binary information.
10. What type of circuit is an S-R flip-flop?
A) Combinational
B) Arithmetic
C) Sequential
D) Transient
Answer: C) Sequential
Explanation: Flip-flops are sequential circuits as their output depends on current input and previous state.
11. What is the next state of Q for S=1, R=0, and current Q=0?
A) 0
B) 1
C) Toggle
D) Invalid
Answer: B) 1
Explanation: Since S=1 and R=0, the flip-flop sets Q to 1, regardless of its previous state.
12. What happens if both S and R inputs stay at 1 for a long time in NOR-based S-R flip-flop?
A) Q will toggle
B) It remains set
C) Invalid or unpredictable behavior
D) Reset occurs
Answer: C) Invalid or unpredictable behavior
Explanation: S=1 and R=1 in a NOR-based S-R flip-flop is an invalid state.
13. What is the role of the clock in a clocked S-R flip-flop?
A) Adds power
B) Resets the flip-flop
C) Controls timing of data transfer
D) Removes invalid states
Answer: C) Controls timing of data transfer
Explanation: The clock signal controls when the flip-flop should respond to S and R inputs.
14. A gated S-R flip-flop only changes state when:
A) S=0, R=0
B) Clock = 0
C) Clock = 1
D) Q = Q'
Answer: C) Clock = 1
Explanation: A gated flip-flop responds only when the clock input is active (often logic 1).
15. The S-R latch with NAND gates has what difference from one made with NOR gates?
A) No difference
B) Reversed logic levels
C) Cannot store data
D) Has 3 states
Answer: B) Reversed logic levels
Explanation: A NAND-based S-R flip-flop uses active-low inputs (logic 0 sets/resets).
16. Which of the following is a limitation of the basic S-R flip-flop?
A) No outputs
B) Expensive
C) Invalid state when S=1 and R=1
D) Always resets
Answer: C) Invalid state when S=1 and R=1
Explanation: The major limitation is the undefined output when both inputs are 1.
17. What is used to eliminate the invalid state in S-R flip-flops?
A) NOT gate
B) D Flip-Flop
C) Toggle switch
D) Op-amp
Answer: B) D Flip-Flop
Explanation: D Flip-Flop is designed to avoid the invalid condition by having only one input.
18. What is the basic storage element in sequential logic circuits?
A) AND gate
B) Flip-Flop
C) Diode
D) Comparator
Answer: B) Flip-Flop
Explanation: Flip-flops are the fundamental building blocks for memory in digital circuits.
19. An S-R flip-flop can be used to implement which of the following?
A) Counter
B) Decoder
C) Oscillator
D) Buffer
Answer: A) Counter
Explanation: Flip-flops are used to build counters and registers in sequential circuits.
20. Which one of the following is TRUE for S-R flip-flop made with NOR gates?
A) S=1, R=1 sets the flip-flop
B) S=0, R=0 causes toggle
C) S=0, R=0 causes no change
D) S=1, R=0 resets it
Answer: C) S=0, R=0 causes no change
Explanation: When both inputs are 0, the output remains in its previous state.