During which stage does the central processing unit analyze the instruction and encode it in the form of a number, and then generate an electronic signal?
a. fetch
b. decode
c. execute
d. portability stage

Suppose there is a relation r(a, b, c) with a b+-tree index with search keys (a, b).1. what is the worst-case cost of finding records satisfying 10 < a < 50 using this index, in terms of the number of records n1, retrieved and the height h of the tree? 2. what is the worst-case cost of finding records satisfying 10 < a < 50 and 5 < b < 10 using this index, in terms of the number of records n2 that satisfy this selection, as well as n1 and h defined above? 3. under what conditions on n1 and n2, would the index be an efficient way of finding records satisfying the condition from part (2)?

Read the following scenario, and then answer the question below. you want to send an e-mail to your boss requesting a meeting to discuss a raise. what is the best example of an e-mail to an employer about this meeting? “hey jason. can we chat about getting me more money soon? let me know. peace, meg.” “hello jason. pardon me for sending yet another e-mail today about my need to talk to you about my position and a possible pay increase. i am dying to know when you can talk. sincerely, meg.” “hello jason. i have been with the company for one year and have taken on more responsibilities than outlined in my job description. i would appreciate an opportunity to speak with you about my position. let me know when we can schedule a meeting. you, meg.” “greetings jason! i hope this e-mail finds you well and happy today. i really, really want to talk to you about something important. i am not sure if you have time. i hope you do. get back in touch with me and let me know when we might talk. ever so much for taking the time to read this. sincerely, meg.”

Need fast im timed in a paragraph of 125 words, explain at least three ways that engineers explore possible solutions in their projects.