Question

In the simplest type of these devices, setting both inputs to one or zero depending on the construction - is forbidden because it would result in logical inconsistency. Feeding the outputs of two of these devices into a multiplexer (15[1])creates a larger type of them that is triggered by both rising and falling clock edges. (15[1])Several of these devices are cascaded together in a shift register. The simplest type of these devices is built around two cross-coupled (*) NOR or NAND gates in a positive feedback loop. Their outputs are labeled Q and Q-bar, and their subtypes include the JK, D, and SR. Unlike the similar latch, these devices are enabled by a clock signal. For 10 points, name these digital logic circuits whose name derives from their ability to toggle between two (10[1])stable states. ■END■

ANSWER: flip-flops [accept latch before that word is read]
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Mattias EhatammThe Vulture's Guide to BuzzMilan et al.3915
Benjamin ChapmanThe Passion According to C.H.Parth et al.5515
Colin VeeversNeg 5! Playing Quizbowl, Liddy StyleCameron et al.13210

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2023 BHSU @ Northwestern02/25/2023Y683%67%17%65.60
2023 BHSU @ Maryland03/11/2023Y3100%33%0%96.67
2023 BHSU @ Berkeley03/18/2023Y3100%33%0%92.67
2023 BHSU @ Sheffield04/15/2023Y2100%0%0%112.50
2023 BHSU @ Waterloo04/15/2023Y3100%67%0%75.33