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Resistant Bacteria (GCSE Biology)

The following is a GCSE Biology test covering 'Resistant Bacteria' from the broader topic Inheritance, Variation And Evolution. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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How are antibiotic resistance traits most commonly inherited by the daughter cells of a bacterial cell that has acquired a resistance mutation?
Why can use of broad-spectrum antibiotics be especially likely to promote antibiotic resistance?
Why might incomplete or inappropriate use of antibiotics contribute to resistance?
Which process produces new genetic variants in a bacterial population that can lead to antibiotic resistance?
What is the main role of a plasmid in spreading antibiotic resistance?
Which definition best describes a “multidrug-resistant” (MDR) bacterium?
Which bacterial process can package DNA into a bacteriophage and thereby transfer resistance genes between bacteria?
Which approach is a focus for slowing the rise of antibiotic resistance globally?
Which molecular change in a bacterial gene is most likely to directly alter an antibiotic target and confer resistance?
What is the best description of “selection pressure” in the context of antibiotic use?
Which laboratory measurement gives a quantitative way to compare effectiveness of two antibiotics against the same bacterium?