hard drive
No. In modern computers, programs are not stored on a ROM chip, but on the hard drive.
All programs and data have to be stored digitally, in binary.
A system can be hacked by programs running in either the foreground or the background; it all depends on their stability and security preparedness.
The icons represent programs that are running on your phone. All running programs eat up battery power. Shutting down programs after you use them will conserve battery life.
They're not - They are individual programs running under Windows operating system.
There are a lot of programs running in the backround which need to shut off properly before your computer can shut down. To see these programs, press Ctrl/Alt/Delete to get the Task Manager, click on programs running tab and you will see a list of all the programs running.
It monitors all running programs and applications on the computer.
That all depends on the circumstances. While an application is running, variable data is stored in a section of computer memory dedicated to active processing. Because this memory is shared among all active programs, this is one reason why programs can run slower the more that are running at the same time and can occasionally result in the dreaded 'out of memory' crash is it's all used up. Between runs, variable data is stored in files on the computer hard drive, cloud storage, thumb drives and other similar long-term storage devices.
You question cannot be generally answered, it depends on the actual disk.
Yes, any programs you see on your taskbar are running. If you have them "open" then that would make them active, if they are minimized they are still running, but only in the background. To see a list of all running programs (active and inactive), press "CTRL + ALT + DEL" to view a task manager. From that window you can end any processes you don't want running.
operating system and utility programs. operating system sets programs that coordinate all the activities among computer hardware devices. provides a means for users to communicate with computer and other software. utility programs allows users to perform maintenance-type task.
Your RAM does not go anywhere, but is only used by programs. As you close programs, the ram the programs was using becomes available again. If your computer is running slow, try cutting off or uninstalling unneeded programs. The more you have running at any given time the slower your computer will be. If the programs that use up all your ram are on your startup list go to < Start - All Programs - Startup > and remove the programs that you do not want starting with windows. They will still be on your computer so if your have no need of them at all, uninstall them to help increase speed.