Understanding Computers and Computer Engineering

The video explores the evolution and impact of computers, highlighting their definition, capabilities, and the role of computer engineers in advancing hardware and software. It discusses challenges like Moore's law and energy efficiency, and the use of CAD and CAM in design and manufacturing. The video concludes with the importance of computers in engineering and their future potential.

How have computers influenced our personal lives and society?

• They have radically changed the economy and society.

• They have increased the size of devices.

• They have made communication slower.

• They have reduced the need for engineers.

What is the primary function of a CPU in a computer?

• To store data permanently.

• To connect to the internet.

• To execute computer programs.

• To provide power to the computer.

What role do peripherals play in a computer system?

• They store data permanently.

• They make it easier for humans to interact with computers.

• They provide internet connectivity.

• They increase the speed of the CPU.

How can software be changed to produce different results on the same hardware?

• By removing peripherals.

• By increasing the size of the CPU.

• By updating or adding new software programs.

• By physically altering the hardware.

What is Moore's Law in the context of computer engineering?

• The speed of computers doubles every year.

• The number of transistors on a chip doubles approximately every two years.

• The size of computers doubles every decade.

• The energy consumption of computers halves every year.

Why is energy efficiency important in computer design?

• To increase the size of computers.

• To reduce carbon dioxide emissions and save costs.

• To slow down processing speeds.

• To make computers heavier.

What is the purpose of CAD in engineering?

• To store data permanently.

• To increase the speed of manufacturing.

• To execute computer programs.

• To design two or three-dimensional objects on a computer.

How does CAM complement CAD in the engineering process?

• By storing designs permanently.

• By manufacturing the designs created using CAD.

• By increasing the speed of the CPU.

• By designing objects on a computer.

What is one benefit of using CAD software before manufacturing?

• It makes the design process slower.

• It reduces the need for engineers.

• It allows for testing designs without using physical materials.

• It increases the cost of production.

Why should engineers in various fields be familiar with computers?

• Because computers are not used in engineering.

• Because computers are essential tools in many engineering disciplines.

• Because computers are only used in computer engineering.

• Because computers are only used for entertainment.