Online game - Quiz
  • 1. What is the primary requirement for an online game to function?
A) A single-player campaign
B) A retail purchase
C) A local physical disc
D) Special servers
  • 2. What was the total revenue generated by the online games segment in 2019?
A) $16.9 billion
B) $20.1 billion
C) $3.5 billion
D) $4.2 billion
  • 3. When was the first MUD, MUD1, created?
A) 1980
B) 1970
C) 1978
D) 1984
  • 4. What does the abbreviation 'AFK' stand for in online gaming?
A) Active for kicking
B) Away from keyboard
C) All for kidding
D) Always fighting kins
  • 5. Which game is credited with introducing the MOBA format?
A) Defense of the Ancients
B) Counter-Strike
C) StarCraft
D) World of Warcraft
  • 6. What monetization schemes are commonly used in the 'games as a service' model?
A) Loot boxes and battle passes
B) Monthly subscription fees only
C) Required hardware rentals
D) Mandatory advertisements
  • 7. Which country generated $4.2 billion in online game revenue in 2019?
A) China
B) South Korea
C) United States
D) Japan
  • 8. What is considered a significant criticism of online gaming culture?
A) Lack of creativity
B) Low graphical fidelity
C) Excessive learning curves
D) Promotion of cyberbullying
  • 9. What does 'GL HF' stand for?
A) Game launched, heavy fire
B) Get lost, have friends
C) Good luck, have fun
D) Great level, high frequency
  • 10. Which year did PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds release, helping popularize the battle royale genre?
A) 2015
B) 2019
C) 2017
D) 2020
  • 11. What was the first commercial online role-playing game?
A) EverQuest
B) Lineage
C) Islands of Kesmai
D) Ultima Online
  • 12. What is the primary way online game popularity can experience a massive influx?
A) Strict age restrictions
B) High retail prices
C) Well-known streamers and YouTubers playing them
D) Removing multiplayer components
  • 13. Which game dominated the MMO genre for much of the 2000s?
A) Wildstar
B) World of Warcraft
C) Guild Wars 2
D) City of Heroes
  • 14. What does 'GG WP' stand for?
A) Good game, well played
B) Group game, wait patiently
C) Give gold, win points
D) Great graphics, winning performance
  • 15. What genre are Battleborn and Overwatch identified as?
A) Text-based MUD
B) Racing simulator
C) Hero shooter
D) Battle royale
  • 16. What is the approximate percentage of male gamers worldwide according to the text?
A) 48%
B) 33%
C) 52%
D) 60%
  • 17. What was the average age of a gamer as of 2019?
A) 25
B) 19
C) 40
D) 33
  • 18. When was Xbox Live launched?
A) November 2017
B) November 2011
C) January 2000
D) November 2002
  • 19. Before Xbox Live, how were multiple Xbox consoles connected?
A) System link
B) Wi-Fi
C) Cloud server
D) Bluetooth
  • 20. What service replaced the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection?
A) Nintendo Switch Online
B) PlayStation Network
C) Xbox Live
D) Nintendo Network
  • 21. When was the Flash Player officially discontinued for most users?
A) 2019
B) 2020
C) 2002
D) 2017
  • 22. What does PvE stand for?
A) Player versus environment
B) Player versus everyone
C) Professional virtual experience
D) Platform versus environment
  • 23. What term describes players competing against each other?
A) PvP
B) PvE
C) Browser gaming
D) System link
  • 24. Which technology was used to make simple browser games?
A) DirectX
B) JavaScript
C) Xbox Live
D) PlayStation Network
  • 25. What type of browser game is popular among the younger generation?
A) Action games
B) System link games
C) Pet games
D) Console ports
  • 26. What is an example of a gigantic browser-based pet game?
A) Neopets
B) Xbox Live
C) Nintendo Network
D) PlayStation Network
  • 27. What do PvE games typically involve?
A) Competing against other human players
B) Browsing websites
C) Fighting computer-controlled opponents
D) Using system link
  • 28. What protocol did online games move to during the 1990s?
A) IPX
B) UDP
C) TCP/IP
D) HTTP
  • 29. Which game popularized the concept of a deathmatch?
A) Counter-Strike
B) Halo
C) Quake
D) Doom
  • 30. What kind of community was born as games became more realistic and competitive?
A) Modding
B) Speedrunning
C) E-sports
D) Casual gaming
  • 31. Which of these is mentioned as a hero shooter?
A) Dota 2
B) StarCraft
C) Age of Empires
D) Overwatch
  • 32. In what year did the expansion of hero shooters occur?
A) 2016
B) 2019
C) 2010
D) 2012
  • 33. What requirement allowed massively multiplayer online games to become possible?
A) Broadband Internet access
B) Dial-up modems
C) Wireless Bluetooth
D) Local area networks
  • 34. Which of these is a type of massively multiplayer game mentioned in the text?
A) MMO-Battle Royale
B) MMORPG-R
C) MMORTS
D) MMO-Strategy-Defense
  • 35. In which decade did MOBA games gain popularity?
A) 2010s
B) 1990s
C) 2000s
D) 1980s
  • 36. What is a key element of a battle royale game?
A) Turn-based combat
B) Resource management simulation
C) Single-player story mode
D) Scavenging
  • 37. Which early protocol for online games was used before the transition to TCP/IP?
A) IPX
B) Ethernet
C) ISDN
D) Fiber
  • 38. Which game is considered an example of an RTS?
A) Apex Legends
B) Doom
C) StarCraft
D) Overwatch
  • 39. Who created MUD1 in 1978?
A) Among Us creators
B) Second Life moderators
C) ESRB developers
D) Richard Bartle
  • 40. What were the direct predecessors of MMORPGs?
A) Social deduction games
B) EULA agreements
C) Twitch streams
D) MUDs
  • 41. What is the primary goal of a social deduction game?
A) Uncover hidden roles or team allegiance
B) Hack software applications
C) Earn ESRB ratings
D) Create 3D immersive worlds
  • 42. What does EULA stand for?
A) End-user license agreement
B) Every user license assessment
C) End-user legal authority
D) Electronic user legal action
  • 43. What happens if a player breaches a contract in Second Life?
A) An automatic refund
B) Warnings, suspension, or termination
C) An ESRB rating change
D) A permanent game ban without warning
  • 44. What is the function of a Moderator in an online game?
A) Write the EULA contracts
B) Stream the gameplay online
C) Prevent anti-social behavior
D) Determine ESRB ratings
  • 45. What does the ESRB rating 'E' stand for?
A) Everyone
B) Entertainment
C) Educational
D) Explicit
  • 46. What age group is the 'M' (Mature) ESRB rating for?
A) Above 12
B) Under 17
C) Above 17
D) Above 18
  • 47. What warning must online games carry regarding the ESRB?
A) Players must be 18 to chat online
B) Hacking is prohibited by the ESRB
C) Online interactions are not rated by the ESRB
D) Chat features are moderated by the ESRB
  • 48. What type of games are MUDs generally?
A) Live action streaming games
B) Text-based virtual worlds
C) 3D immersive RPGs
D) Social deduction games
  • 49. Which organization established the voluntary rating system for video games?
A) End-user license board
B) Online gaming commission
C) Entertainment Software Rating Board
D) Virtual world association
  • 50. What is a primary reason developers shut down online game servers?
A) Game design flaws
B) Insufficient profits
C) Hardware limitations
D) Lack of developer interest
  • 51. What happens when a game is playable without a server but loses core functionality?
A) The game becomes single-player only
B) The game becomes free-to-play
C) The game gains better graphics
D) Players can no longer track their progress for key items
  • 52. Which game was relaunched as A Realm Reborn?
A) Anthem
B) Splitgate
C) Evolve
D) Final Fantasy XIV
  • 53. What change helped Splitgate see 2 million new players?
A) Removing cross-platform multiplayer
B) Increasing the price of the game
C) Switching to a free-to-play model
D) Reducing the number of servers
  • 54. Why did Evolve Stage 2 eventually shut down?
A) It was too expensive for players
B) The developers went bankrupt immediately
C) It was never a paid game
D) The user base evaporated due to infrequent updates
  • 55. What tool can assist players with visual impairments in game chats?
A) Text-to-speech systems
B) Speech-to-text systems
C) Server-side adjustments
D) Custom hardware controllers
  • 56. What tool can assist players with hearing impairments in game chats?
A) Customer support phone lines
B) Speech-to-text systems
C) Screen reader overlays
D) Text-to-speech systems
  • 57. How do some players with accessibility challenges independently improve their experience?
A) Installing custom hardware modifications
B) Deleting the game's configuration files
C) Reporting other players for cheating
D) Asking developers to shut down the game
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