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The desktop background is also known as:
Question

The desktop background is also known as:

A.

wallpaper

B.

icon

C.

file

D.

menu

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) wallpaper

Explanation:

  • The desktop background in a computer system is also called wallpaper.
  • It is the image, color, or design that appears behind icons and windows on the desktop screen.
  • Users can customize wallpapers with personal images, system defaults, or solid colors.
  • Wallpapers do not affect system performance directly but enhance visual experience.
  • Available in almost all operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux).

Information Booster:

  • Wallpapers can be static images (JPEG, PNG) or live/animated in some OS (like Android, Windows with themes).
  • Microsoft Windows popularized the term “wallpaper,” while macOS uses the term “desktop picture.”
  • Wallpapers are often stored in system folders (e.g., C:\Windows\Web in Windows).
  • Changing wallpaper is part of personalization settings in OS.
  • High-resolution wallpapers improve appearance on modern HD/4K monitors.

Additional Knowledge:

  • Icon (Option B): Small graphic symbol representing programs, files, or functions.
  • File (Option C): A collection of data stored digitally, like documents, images, or programs.
  • Menu (Option D): A list of commands or options (e.g., Start Menu in Windows).

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