Question 1

Arcades declined in the United States for all of the following reasons, except:

Accepted Answer

A)   Arcade games became more expensive
B)   Console games became nearly equal in quality
C)   Not enough arcade games were being made
D)   Game rentals became more popular

Question 2

This company acquired game developer Bungie Studios in June 2000.

Accepted Answer

A)   Sega
B)   Sony
C)   Microsoft
D)   Nintendo

Question 3

This console's version of cross-platform games typically looked sharper-often containing extra details such as lighting and bump mapping effects not included on the other systems:

Accepted Answer

A)   Sega Dreamcast
B)   Sony PlayStation 2
C)   Nintendo GameCube
D)   Microsoft Xbox

Question 4

The Dreamcast included a built-in modem for connecting to the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The central processing unit for the PlayStation 2:

Accepted Answer

A)   128-bit Hitachi SH-4 processor
B)   Intel Pentium III processor
C)   128-bit "Emotion" RISC processor
D)   IBM Power PC "Gekko" processor

Question 6

Sega's Dreamcast began as two separate projects. In the end, the company went with:

Accepted Answer

A)   U.S. based project "Blackbelt" led by IBM veteran Tatsuo Yamamoto
B)   the internal "Katana" project by longtime Sega console designer Hideki Sato
C)   the "Emotion Engine" by Ken Kutaragi
D)   the "Gekko" CPU developed by computer giant IBM B

Question 7

The PS2's CPU took some time for programmers to grasp, since it operated best in tandem with the console's:

Accepted Answer

A)   Nvidia NV2A GPU
B)   Flipper GPU
C)   Vector processing units (VPU0 and VPU1) 
D)   None of the above

Question 8

Venues like Chuck E. Cheese's and Dave & Buster's have been successful from their:

Accepted Answer

A)   emphasis on food and beverage service
B)   inclusion of various redemption games
C)   super large screens, unique game controllers, and motion-controlled cabinets
D)   all of the above

Question 9

This console never fully realized the importance of online gaming:

Accepted Answer

A)   Nintendo GameCube
B)   Sega Dreamcast
C)   Sony PlayStation 2
D)   Microsoft Xbox

Question 10

An argument with Sega chairman Isao Okawa led to Sega of America president Bernie Stolar's termination from the company just a month before the Dreamcast's launch.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following features was not a characteristic of the Microsoft Xbox?

Accepted Answer

A)   Most powerful sixth gen console powered by an Intel Pentium III processor
B)   Its GPU could run eight simultaneous effects layers to a polygon
C)   Built-in broadband port; set the standard for online gaming on home consoles
D)   Could download game patches and rip music CDs to its built-in hard drive

Question 12

The original Xbox suffered from poor initial sales because its original, first-party controller was far too small for the average gamer's hands.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Introduced the earliest first-party wireless controller with the WaveBird:

Accepted Answer

A)   Xbox
B)   GameCube
C)   PlayStation 2 Slim
D)   Dreamcast B

Question 14

This compact, portable, friendly-looking system included a curved handle for easy carrying:

Accepted Answer

A)   Xbox
B)   GameCube
C)   PlayStation 2 Slim
D)   Dreamcast

Question 15

Chose Toys "R" Us in the heart of Times Square for its launch party, handing out Krispy Kreme donuts as customers waited in line:

Accepted Answer

A)   Sega
B)   Sony
C)   Microsoft
D)   Nintendo

Question 16

Which format did Dreamcast use for its game media?

Accepted Answer

A)   CD-ROM (700M
B)  
B)   GD-ROM (Gigabyte Disc, 1.2G
B)  
C)   MiniDVD (1.5,G
B)  
D)   DVD (up to 8.5G
B)   B

Question 17

Which systems were incapable of DVD playback?

Accepted Answer

A)   PlayStation 2 and GameCube
B)   GameCube and Dreamcast
C)   Xbox and GameCube
D)   Dreamcast and PlayStation 2

Question 18

One of the drawbacks of the PlayStation 2 was its inability to play DVD movies without an adapter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which game console totally dominated the generation in total number of units sold?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sega Dreamcast
B)   Microsoft Xbox
C)   Sony PlayStation 2
D)   Nintendo GameCube

Question 20

This third-party developer decided not to develop games for the Dreamcast:

Accepted Answer

A)   Electronic Arts
B)   Capcom
C)   Namco
D)   Visual Concepts

Exam 10: The Sixth Generation

Arcades declined in the United States for all of the following reasons, except:

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This company acquired game developer Bungie Studios in June 2000.

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This console's version of cross-platform games typically looked sharper-often containing extra details such as lighting and bump mapping effects not included on the other systems:

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The Dreamcast included a built-in modem for connecting to the Internet.

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The central processing unit for the PlayStation 2:

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Sega's Dreamcast began as two separate projects. In the end, the company went with:

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The PS2's CPU took some time for programmers to grasp, since it operated best in tandem with the console's:

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Venues like Chuck E. Cheese's and Dave & Buster's have been successful from their:

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This console never fully realized the importance of online gaming:

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An argument with Sega chairman Isao Okawa led to Sega of America president Bernie Stolar's termination from the company just a month before the Dreamcast's launch.

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Which of the following features was not a characteristic of the Microsoft Xbox?

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The original Xbox suffered from poor initial sales because its original, first-party controller was far too small for the average gamer's hands.

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Introduced the earliest first-party wireless controller with the WaveBird:

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This compact, portable, friendly-looking system included a curved handle for easy carrying:

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Chose Toys "R" Us in the heart of Times Square for its launch party, handing out Krispy Kreme donuts as customers waited in line:

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Which format did Dreamcast use for its game media?

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Which systems were incapable of DVD playback?

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One of the drawbacks of the PlayStation 2 was its inability to play DVD movies without an adapter.

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Which game console totally dominated the generation in total number of units sold?

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This third-party developer decided not to develop games for the Dreamcast:

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