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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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When a device raises an interrupt while the CPU is in the middle of another ISR, what mechanism lets the system handle the new interrupt only if it has higher priority?
Which type of software would an operating system use to allow multiple applications to use the same hardware resources fairly?
What is the name of the small program that the operating system uses to communicate with a particular hardware device?
Which of the following is a software-based interrupt commonly used to request a system call from user programs?
Which type of interrupt is typically generated by software to request operating system services (e.g., system calls)?
If a critical hardware fault must always be serviced immediately and cannot be ignored, it is often implemented as which kind of interrupt?
Which software tool helps the operating system manage files, folders and storage devices for the user?
What is the purpose of an interrupt mask in the operating system?
Which type of software manages the main functions of a computer, provides device drivers and handles interrupts?
Which statement correctly contrasts application software and system software?
Why might an operating system give higher priority to certain interrupts (e.g., keyboard over printer)?