Windows Desktop Vocab

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 relize.

Answer 6

Title Bar

Question 7

Moving the ________ up or down allows you to see all of the information in a window .

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 operation such as run, shut down and find.

Answer 11

Start Menu

Question 12

The ________ contains important systems controls.

Answer 12

Control panel