How many flip-flops are required to construct a MOD-16 binary counter?

Options

  • A. 2
  • B. 3
  • C. 4
  • D. 16
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

C. 4

Detailed Explanation

Explanation: A binary counter with n flip-flops has 2^n states. Since 2^4 = 16, four flip-flops are required for a MOD-16 counter.