Question

A reset input is used in IC 7493, why?

(a) For increment of bit by 1

(b) For decrement of bit by 1

(c) For reset the counter

(d) For setting the counter

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Answer 1

Right answer is (c) For reset the counter

The explanation is: The reset inputs are used to reset the counter to 0000.