For educational programs that lead to general university entrance qualifications through the provision of general and vocational content, such as for upper secondary schools and vocational colleges. Also suitable for bachelor's degree programs in the field of computer science. This compact teaching and exercise book not only presents factual knowledge but also illustrates fundamental connections and deepens understanding through clear application examples. Great emphasis is placed on a comprehensible presentation of even complex issues. With methodically balanced content, the book is well-suited for independent learning, applying the standard DIN IEC 60050-351:2014-09 for control engineering. At the end of many chapters, there are exam and reinforcement tasks available to prepare for class tests and final exams, with solutions provided on the CD. To assess one's own subject competence, subject competencies that can be acquired are listed before each chapter.