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 backround 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 programs.

Answer 5

Icon.

Question 6

At the top of each window, the _______ contains the title and buttons to close,minimise, and resize.

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 operations, such as run, Shut Down, and find.

Answer 11

Start Menu

Question 12

The ______ contains important system controls

Answer 12

Control Panel.