The Windows Desktop Vocabulary Worksheet

Question 1

You put things in the _____ ____ that you no longer need or want.

Answer 1

Recycle Bin

Question 2

A ______ uses graphics or pictures to help the user navigate and access programs

Answer 2

GUI

Question 3

The Start Menu and clock are found on the ____ ____.

Answer 3

Task Bar

Question 4

The ______ is the background screen for all programs and contains the commands needed to access them.

Answer 4

Desktop

Question 5

An ______ is a small picture that links to a file or program.

Answer 5

Icon

Question 6

At the top of each window, the _____ _____ contains the title and buttons to close, minimize and resize.

Answer 6

Title Bar

Question 7

Moving the _____ ____ up or down allows you to see all of the information in a wondow.

Answer 7

Scroll Bar

Question 8

Programs and applications run inside ______ that can be opened, closed or resized.

Answer 8

Windows

Question 9

The ______ is like a backdrop on your screen that can be changed.

Answer 9

Wallpaper

Question 10

Found below the menu in some windows, the ______ contains icons or options that allow you to perform specific tasks.

Answer 10

Tool Bar

Question 11

The ___ ____ contains basic operations such as run, shut down and find.

Answer 11

Start Menu

Question 12

The ____ ____ contains important system controls.

Answer 12

Control Panel