Introduction to CAE

all physical components that make the computer system

Machine-readable instruction in order for a computer to function; controls the behavior of a computer system

operates and controls the computer hardware and provides a platform for running applications; Operating System

programs that extends the functionality of the computer

Works with discrete (distinct or separate) numbers.

Operates on continuously varying data

eight bits grouped together

could represent 256 possible values from 0 to 255

a special ninth bit that is added to a byte to prevent error during reading and writing of data

1 byte is equals to?

Consists of numbers and is used in arithmetic operations.

Letters, symbols and numerals that will not be used in arithmetic operations

a base 2 number system

a base 8 number system

a base 10 number system

a base 16 number system

Uses 7 bits to represent a character. It can assign up to 128 codes (2^7)

8 bits; it can create up to 256 codes

16 bits; can assign up to 65, 536 codes. can address world text encoding. Used in languages that need more characters.

Is the use of computers to design, analyze, and manufacture processes.

Use of a computer for creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design.

Use of computer software to control machines in manufacturing as well as to assist operations of a manufacturing plant.

Set of instructions or data that operates the hardware

A package to perform a specific task

Provide basic functionality to the computer

Software that a user uses for accomplishing a specific task

A software program use to perform mathematical calculations on statistical data and totaling long columns of numbers or determining percentages and averages.

A programming language built into all of the Microsoft Office products/application

A cross-platform language that can be used to create high-performance applications. It was developed by Bjarne Stroustrup, as an extension to the C language

A programming and numeric computing platform used to analyze data, develop algorithms, and create models. Well suited for calculations with matrices and vectors.

An open-source platform used for building electronic projects. Consists of both a physical programmable circuit board and a piece of software or IDE

An interpreted high-level general-purpose programming language. Used to build websites and software, automate tasks, and conduct data analysis

Used for designing all types of pressurized irrigation systems from concept through to completion. Program allows for rapid analysis of complex hydraulic systems, which facilitates faster design changes.

A 3D design and modeling CAD program that is used in a wide range of applications including engineering, architecture, landscaping, and video game design.

An open-source Geographic Information System that supports most geospatial vector and raster file types and database formats.

A geospatial software to view, edit, manage and analyze geographic data

A sequence of instructions that is used to operate a computer to produce a specific result.

Is the binary code that is used by the computer natively to perform operations.

Uses “English-like” abbreviations or short words known as mnemonics, and hexadecimal values to make complex instructions easier to write.

Any programming language that enable development of a program in a much user-friendly programming context and is generally independent of a particular type of computer. Need to be translated into machine language before they can be executed.

Program run faster. Needs a lot of skill, lengthy and complex. Takes more time to program.

Takes longer to execute than a machine language program. Takes less time to develop as compared to machine language.

Takes more time for a computer to execute Less time to develop programs. Ensures better program efficiency.

processing steps to acquire the desired result

A compact and informal high-level description of a program

Mathematical equations.

Pictures that employ specifically defined shapes.

beginning or end of an algorithm

Computation or data manipulation

Used to connect flowchart symbols and indicates the logic flow

Entry to, or exit from, another part of the flowchart.

Steps needed to compute the average of three numbers

another name for machine language

another name for assembly language