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  • 1. What is the primary requirement for an online game to function?
A) Special servers
B) A retail purchase
C) A single-player campaign
D) A local physical disc
  • 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) 1984
B) 1970
C) 1978
D) 1980
  • 4. What does the abbreviation 'AFK' stand for in online gaming?
A) Active for kicking
B) Always fighting kins
C) Away from keyboard
D) All for kidding
  • 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) Required hardware rentals
B) Monthly subscription fees only
C) Loot boxes and battle passes
D) Mandatory advertisements
  • 7. Which country generated $4.2 billion in online game revenue in 2019?
A) Japan
B) United States
C) South Korea
D) China
  • 8. What is considered a significant criticism of online gaming culture?
A) Excessive learning curves
B) Promotion of cyberbullying
C) Low graphical fidelity
D) Lack of creativity
  • 9. What does 'GL HF' stand for?
A) Good luck, have fun
B) Game launched, heavy fire
C) Get lost, have friends
D) Great level, high frequency
  • 10. Which year did PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds release, helping popularize the battle royale genre?
A) 2019
B) 2017
C) 2015
D) 2020
  • 11. What was the first commercial online role-playing game?
A) Ultima Online
B) Islands of Kesmai
C) Lineage
D) EverQuest
  • 12. What is the primary way online game popularity can experience a massive influx?
A) Well-known streamers and YouTubers playing them
B) Removing multiplayer components
C) Strict age restrictions
D) High retail prices
  • 13. Which game dominated the MMO genre for much of the 2000s?
A) City of Heroes
B) Wildstar
C) Guild Wars 2
D) World of Warcraft
  • 14. What does 'GG WP' stand for?
A) Good game, well played
B) Group game, wait patiently
C) Great graphics, winning performance
D) Give gold, win points
  • 15. What genre are Battleborn and Overwatch identified as?
A) Hero shooter
B) Racing simulator
C) Text-based MUD
D) Battle royale
  • 16. What is the approximate percentage of male gamers worldwide according to the text?
A) 60%
B) 33%
C) 48%
D) 52%
  • 17. What was the average age of a gamer as of 2019?
A) 19
B) 40
C) 33
D) 25
  • 18. When was Xbox Live launched?
A) November 2002
B) November 2017
C) November 2011
D) January 2000
  • 19. Before Xbox Live, how were multiple Xbox consoles connected?
A) Cloud server
B) System link
C) Bluetooth
D) Wi-Fi
  • 20. What service replaced the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection?
A) Xbox Live
B) PlayStation Network
C) Nintendo Network
D) Nintendo Switch Online
  • 21. When was the Flash Player officially discontinued for most users?
A) 2002
B) 2020
C) 2017
D) 2019
  • 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) System link
B) Browser gaming
C) PvP
D) PvE
  • 24. Which technology was used to make simple browser games?
A) DirectX
B) PlayStation Network
C) Xbox Live
D) JavaScript
  • 25. What type of browser game is popular among the younger generation?
A) Pet games
B) Action games
C) System link games
D) Console ports
  • 26. What is an example of a gigantic browser-based pet game?
A) PlayStation Network
B) Nintendo Network
C) Xbox Live
D) Neopets
  • 27. What do PvE games typically involve?
A) Fighting computer-controlled opponents
B) Browsing websites
C) Using system link
D) Competing against other human players
  • 28. What protocol did online games move to during the 1990s?
A) IPX
B) HTTP
C) TCP/IP
D) UDP
  • 29. Which game popularized the concept of a deathmatch?
A) Doom
B) Counter-Strike
C) Halo
D) Quake
  • 30. What kind of community was born as games became more realistic and competitive?
A) E-sports
B) Speedrunning
C) Casual gaming
D) Modding
  • 31. Which of these is mentioned as a hero shooter?
A) Overwatch
B) Age of Empires
C) StarCraft
D) Dota 2
  • 32. In what year did the expansion of hero shooters occur?
A) 2016
B) 2012
C) 2010
D) 2019
  • 33. What requirement allowed massively multiplayer online games to become possible?
A) Local area networks
B) Dial-up modems
C) Wireless Bluetooth
D) Broadband Internet access
  • 34. Which of these is a type of massively multiplayer game mentioned in the text?
A) MMO-Battle Royale
B) MMORPG-R
C) MMO-Strategy-Defense
D) MMORTS
  • 35. In which decade did MOBA games gain popularity?
A) 1990s
B) 1980s
C) 2010s
D) 2000s
  • 36. What is a key element of a battle royale game?
A) Single-player story mode
B) Scavenging
C) Turn-based combat
D) Resource management simulation
  • 37. Which early protocol for online games was used before the transition to TCP/IP?
A) Ethernet
B) ISDN
C) Fiber
D) IPX
  • 38. Which game is considered an example of an RTS?
A) Overwatch
B) StarCraft
C) Doom
D) Apex Legends
  • 39. Who created MUD1 in 1978?
A) ESRB developers
B) Second Life moderators
C) Richard Bartle
D) Among Us creators
  • 40. What were the direct predecessors of MMORPGs?
A) Twitch streams
B) EULA agreements
C) MUDs
D) Social deduction games
  • 41. What is the primary goal of a social deduction game?
A) Create 3D immersive worlds
B) Earn ESRB ratings
C) Hack software applications
D) Uncover hidden roles or team allegiance
  • 42. What does EULA stand for?
A) End-user legal authority
B) End-user license agreement
C) Electronic user legal action
D) Every user license assessment
  • 43. What happens if a player breaches a contract in Second Life?
A) An ESRB rating change
B) A permanent game ban without warning
C) Warnings, suspension, or termination
D) An automatic refund
  • 44. What is the function of a Moderator in an online game?
A) Determine ESRB ratings
B) Prevent anti-social behavior
C) Write the EULA contracts
D) Stream the gameplay online
  • 45. What does the ESRB rating 'E' stand for?
A) Everyone
B) Educational
C) Entertainment
D) Explicit
  • 46. What age group is the 'M' (Mature) ESRB rating for?
A) Above 12
B) Above 18
C) Under 17
D) Above 17
  • 47. What warning must online games carry regarding the ESRB?
A) Online interactions are not rated by the ESRB
B) Players must be 18 to chat online
C) Chat features are moderated by the ESRB
D) Hacking is prohibited by the ESRB
  • 48. What type of games are MUDs generally?
A) Text-based virtual worlds
B) Live action streaming games
C) 3D immersive RPGs
D) Social deduction games
  • 49. Which organization established the voluntary rating system for video games?
A) Online gaming commission
B) End-user license board
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) Lack of developer interest
D) Hardware limitations
  • 51. What happens when a game is playable without a server but loses core functionality?
A) Players can no longer track their progress for key items
B) The game gains better graphics
C) The game becomes single-player only
D) The game becomes free-to-play
  • 52. Which game was relaunched as A Realm Reborn?
A) Evolve
B) Splitgate
C) Anthem
D) Final Fantasy XIV
  • 53. What change helped Splitgate see 2 million new players?
A) Increasing the price of the game
B) Switching to a free-to-play model
C) Removing cross-platform multiplayer
D) Reducing the number of servers
  • 54. Why did Evolve Stage 2 eventually shut down?
A) The developers went bankrupt immediately
B) It was too expensive for players
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) Speech-to-text systems
B) Server-side adjustments
C) Text-to-speech systems
D) Custom hardware controllers
  • 56. What tool can assist players with hearing impairments in game chats?
A) Speech-to-text systems
B) Text-to-speech systems
C) Customer support phone lines
D) Screen reader overlays
  • 57. How do some players with accessibility challenges independently improve their experience?
A) Installing custom hardware modifications
B) Asking developers to shut down the game
C) Reporting other players for cheating
D) Deleting the game's configuration files
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