Computers Inside & Out. The Windows Desktop Vocabulary Worksheet
By Computerwisekids
1. You put things in the __________ that you no longer need or want.
Recycle Bin
Black Box
Dumpster
Folder
2. A_________________ uses graphics or pictures to help the user navigate and acess programs
Desktop
Mouse
Graphic Card
Scanner
3. The Start Menu and clock are found on the __________
Desk Top
Task Bar
Program Files
4. The _______________ is the background screen for all the programs and contains the commands needed to access them.
Graphical User Interface
Scroll Bar
Tool Bar
5. An ________________ is a small picture that links to a file or program
Magnet
Ticking Clock
Tiff Image
Icon
6. At the top of each window, the _____________ contains the title and buttons to close, minimize and resize.
Title Bar
Commands
7. Moving the ____________ up and down allows you to see all the information in a window
Magnifying Glass
Slider
Mover
8. Programs and applications run inside ________ that can be opened, closed or resized.
Pictures
Doors
Windows
Frames
9. The __________ is like a backdrop on your screen that can be changed.
Painting
Wall paper
Icons
10. Found below the menu in some windows, the _________ contains icons or options that allow you to perform specific tasks
Work Bar
Command Center
11. The __________ contains basic operations such as run, shut down and find.
Start Menu
All Menus
Open/Shut Door
Key
12. The _________ contains important systems controls.
Adminstrative Panel
Control Panel
Work Panel
Command Panel