For the ring counter shown in Fig. find the steady state sequence if the initial state of the counters is $$1110\,\,(i.e.,\,\,{Q_3},{Q_2},{Q_1},{Q_0} = 1110).$$ Determine the MOD number of the counter.

$$(a)$$ Construct the truth table for the circuit given in Figure $${Q_1},{Q_2}$$ and $${Q_3}$$ are outputs and the clock pulses are the inputs. Unused $$JK$$ inputs are assumed to be at logic $$1.$$ All flip flops are reset at power $$ON$$.
$$(b)$$ Sketch the output waveforms at $${Q_1},{Q_2}$$ and $${Q_3}$$.
$$(c)$$ What function does this circuit perform.