| A | B |
| supercomputer | the fastest type of computer available |
| mainframe | a large computer system |
| minicomputer | capabilities of a mainframe but is slower |
| microcomputer | relatively inexpensive computer |
| binary code | sequence of 1's and 0's |
| microprocessor | the brain of a computer |
| notebook computer | a portable computer, fits in a briefcase |
| subnotebook computer | similar to a notebook |
| personal digital assistant | fits in a palm of a hand |
| workstation | relatively enexpensive microcomputer |
| embedded system | built into a piece of equipment |