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Types Of Software And Interrupts (GCSE Computing)

The following is a GCSE Computing test covering 'Types Of Software And Interrupts' from the broader topic 4. Software. The test is geared towards the CAMBRIGE-IGCSE exam board style syllabus.
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Which OS component is responsible for restoring the CPU registers and program counter after an ISR finishes so the interrupted program can continue?
When writing a device driver, which type of software knowledge is most essential to handle interrupts correctly?
What is the main advantage of using interrupts instead of polling for I/O operations?
Which term describes software stored in ROM that includes a bootloader and basic input/output routines?
Which software type is primarily responsible for starting the operating system when a computer is powered on?
Which of these is an example of firmware that helps perform the initial hardware checks and start the operating system?
Which type of software manages the main functions of a computer, provides device drivers and handles interrupts?
Which type of software would an operating system use to allow multiple applications to use the same hardware resources fairly?
Which software component typically translates high-level programming language code into machine code before execution?
Which statement best describes firmware?
What name is given to the routine that runs in response to an interrupt to service a device?