Question 1

What is the best-known maze-chase game?&#10;A) Hack-and-slash&#10;B) Beat-'em-up&#10;C) Pac-Man&#10;D) Donkey Kong

Accepted Answer

Pac-Man is the most well-known maze-chase game, having gained immense popularity since its release in 1980. Donkey Kong and Hack-and-slash are different genres of video games, while beat-'em-up is a subgenre of action games and does not necessarily involve maze-chasing gameplay.

Question 2

Describe the game mechanics of early games.&#10;A) 1D and featured one screen at a time&#10;B) 2D and featured two screens at a time&#10;C) 2D and featured one screen at a time&#10;D) 1D and featured two screens at a time

Accepted Answer

Early games were 2D and featured one screen at a time. They were usually side-scrolling or vertically-scrolling games with simple mechanics, such as jumping over obstacles or shooting enemies. The technology at the time did not allow for more complex game mechanics or multiple screens to be displayed simultaneously.

Question 3

What is a classic example of a platform game?&#10;A) Hack-and-slash&#10;B) Beat-'em-up&#10;C) Pac-Man&#10;D) Donkey Kong

Accepted Answer

Donkey Kong is a classic platform game, featuring a character who jumps and climbs through various levels while avoiding obstacles and enemies. It is widely recognized as one of the earliest and most influential platform games, inspiring many others in the genre.

Question 4

What is an example of a sub-genre of Shoot 'Em Ups games?&#10;A) Hack-and-slash&#10;B) Pac-Man&#10;C) Dungeons & Dragons&#10;D) Donkey Kong

Accepted Answer

Hack-and-slash is not a sub-genre of Shoot 'Em Ups games, but rather a sub-genre of action games that emphasize melee combat. Pac-Man is not a Shoot 'Em Up game, but rather a maze game. Dungeons & Dragons is not a Shoot 'Em Up game, but rather a tabletop role-playing game. Donkey Kong can be considered a sub-genre of platformer games, but not necessarily Shoot 'Em Ups.

Question 5

What is a well-known early beat 'em up game?&#10;A) Hack-and-slash&#10;B) Pac-Man&#10;C) Dungeons & Dragons&#10;D) Double Dragon

Accepted Answer

Double Dragon is widely considered one of the first beat 'em up games, featuring side-scrolling action and hand-to-hand combat. It was first released in 1987 and spawned sequels, spin-offs, and adaptations across multiple platforms. The game's influence on the beat 'em up genre can still be seen in modern titles, making it a well-known and important early game in gaming history.

Question 6

What is the perspective of a first-person shooter game?&#10;A) From the eyes of the character in the game&#10;B) From above and behind the body, vehicle, or spaceship the player manipulates&#10;C) From below and in front of the body, vehicle, or spaceship the player manipulates&#10;D) From above all characters in the game

Accepted Answer

The perspective of a first-person shooter game is from the eyes of the character in the game. This means that the player sees the game world and interacts with it as if they are the character themselves, giving a more immersive experience.

Question 7

What is the perspective of a third-person shooter game?&#10;A) From the eyes of the character in the game&#10;B) From above and behind the body, vehicle, or spaceship the player manipulates&#10;C) From below and in front of the body, vehicle, or spaceship the player manipulates&#10;D) From above all characters in the game

Accepted Answer

A third-person shooter game typically has a perspective from above and behind the body, vehicle, or spaceship that the player controls. This allows the player to see the character they are controlling and the environment around them, which is important for strategic gameplay. Option A is incorrect because a first-person shooter game would be from the eyes of the character. Option C is incorrect because it doesn't provide adequate visibility of the player's surroundings. Option D is incorrect because it would not show the player's character, which is a crucial aspect of third-person games.

Question 8

Sound for arcade games presents challenges not usually found in modern console games, such as?&#10;A) To use slow, melodic build ups&#10;B) To get players' adrenaline pumping right away&#10;C) To keep payers' adrenaline at a low level for concentration of game action&#10;D) To create the same type of music modes throughout the game

Accepted Answer

Arcade games typically have short play times and require players to immediately become engaged and excited. The sound design needs to reflect this and create a sense of urgency and excitement from the start. Slow, melodic build ups or consistent music modes throughout the game may not achieve this goal.

Question 9

In the seventies, which game brought about the first music-driven interactive game?&#10;A) Simon&#10;B) Dance Dance Revolution&#10;C) Guitar Hero&#10;D) Rock Band

Accepted Answer

Simon, released in 1978, was the first music-driven interactive game. The game involved players repeating sequences of colored lights and sounds, creating a musical experience that was controlled by the player's actions. Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero, and Rock Band all came much later, in the late nineties and early 2000s.

Question 10

What do adventure games emphasize?&#10;A) Lightning-quick reflexes&#10;B) Combat reflexes&#10;C) Exploration&#10;D) Non-communication

Accepted Answer

Adventure games emphasize exploration, often with a focus on puzzle-solving and storyline. Quick reflexes and combat are not necessarily the main components of adventure games, and communication with other characters or NPCs may be an integral part of the gameplay.

Question 11

What is not one of the four game states in Jim Hedges' Soul Reaver 2?&#10;A) No enemies present&#10;B) Enemies present but not aware of the player&#10;C) Enemies aware of the player&#10;D) No enemies in game

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Question 12

All Role-Playing Games (RPG) descend from which game?&#10;A) Simon&#10;B) Dance Dance Revolution&#10;C) Guitar Hero&#10;D) Dungeons & Dragons

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Question 13

What is the most prominent example of an early classic action adventure game?&#10;A) Simon&#10;B) Dance Dance Revolution&#10;C) Guitar Hero&#10;D) Zelda series

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Question 14

What is an aspect of Role-Playing Games?&#10;A) The ability of characters to accumulate skills&#10;B) Non-linear element of novels&#10;C) Non-linear element of films&#10;D) The skill level of characters remain the same

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Question 15

What was the best-selling action RPG?&#10;A) Final Fantasy&#10;B) Dance Dance Revolution&#10;C) Guitar Hero&#10;D) Dungeons & Dragons

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Question 16

What did the MMORPGs allow?&#10;A) A single player playing against himself/herself&#10;B) Tens of thousands of players accessing the game at once&#10;C) A player and an opponent playing together through the Internet&#10;D) Low-level interaction

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Question 17

Audio design, including music, sound effects, ambience, and voice over, in any game must account for two primary constraints, which are?&#10;A) Lightning-quick and slow reflexes&#10;B) Predictability and constancy&#10;C) Unpredictability and repetition&#10;D) Linear and non-linear elements

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Question 18

What is a real time or turn-based genre?&#10;A) The gameplay focuses on maneuvering a small number of units from the perspective of a leader&#10;B) Use small-scale plots and scenarios&#10;C) Everything happens at the same time&#10;D) Games that heightens relaxation

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Question 19

What is a tactical genre?&#10;A) Simultaneous competition&#10;B) Players take turns making moves&#10;C) Everything happens at the same time&#10;D) The gameplay focuses on maneuvering a small number of units from the perspective of a leader

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Question 20

How would you describe strategic games?&#10;A) One dimensional&#10;B) Two dimensional&#10;C) Three dimensional&#10;D) Four dimensional

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