Digital Design Test 3 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does MMORPG stand for?

Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games

Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game

Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games (correct)

Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games

What is RPG?

Role-playing game

What are video games?

Electronic games played on an electronic device

What does RTS stand for?

Real time strategy Signup and view all the answers

What type of games involve some type of quest to complete a task?

Action Adventure Signup and view all the answers

What are construction simulation games?

Games that require players to build and manage something Signup and view all the answers

What are role-playing games?

Games that require players to create unique identities and interact with others Signup and view all the answers

What made the biggest early impact on the home gaming industry?

Atari Signup and view all the answers

Which company introduced the first simulation game at amusement parks?

Sega Signup and view all the answers

Which company released the hand-held gaming system Game Boy in 1989?

Nintendo Signup and view all the answers

When were the first computers developed?

Mid- to late-1940s Signup and view all the answers

What type of video game did Sega introduce in amusement parks in the 1960s?

Submarine simulation Signup and view all the answers

What is a major advantage of medical simulators?

The procedures can be practiced with no risk to a patient Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between First Person Shooters and Construction Simulations in terms of response time?

First Person Shooters require quick response, while Construction Simulations require deliberate strategy. Signup and view all the answers

What describes the development of 3-D graphics in the video game industry?

The ability to create them existed in the 1970s but became widespread in the 1990s. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a simulation and a model?

Simulations create predictions and scenarios while models transform data into scenarios. Signup and view all the answers

The first simulated training programs used in business were computer-based.

False Signup and view all the answers

The U.S. military was instrumental in the rise of the simulation training industry.

True Signup and view all the answers

When were commercial simulated programs for business introduced?

The 1950s Signup and view all the answers

How have military simulations changed since the 1960s?

They were more complicated to operate and more expensive. Signup and view all the answers

What is the number of colleges offering degrees in game design from 2010 to 2011?

Doubled Signup and view all the answers

What are functional simulations?

Simulations used in business to train students or employees to perform a particular task. Signup and view all the answers

What are model simulations?

Computer models that take complex data sets and transform them into real-life simulations. Signup and view all the answers

What type of designer designs digital learning materials?

Instructional designer Signup and view all the answers

Explain briefly the difference between a simulation and a model.

Simulations create predictions and scenarios, while models transform data into scenarios. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Video Game Terminology

MMORPG stands for Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games, involving large numbers of players in a virtual world.
RPG refers to role-playing games where players create characters and engage in various adventures.
RTS indicates Real Time Strategy, a genre where players control units and resources in real-time.
Action Adventure describes fast-paced games that often involve quests to accomplish specific tasks.
Construction Simulation games task players with building and managing environments, such as cities or parks.
Functional Simulations are used in business to train individuals for specific tasks through realistic scenarios.

Game Development and Impact

Atari was pivotal in the home gaming industry's early development.
Sega introduced submarine simulation games in amusement parks during the 1960s, marking a significant innovation in gaming experiences.
Nintendo released the Game Boy in 1989, a revolutionary handheld gaming device.
Microsoft launched the Xbox gaming system in 2001, further enhancing home gaming experiences.
From 2010 to 2011, the number of colleges offering degrees in game design doubled, indicating growth in the field.

Computers and Simulations

The first computers were developed in the mid- to late-1940s, setting the stage for modern computing.
Military simulations have evolved from being complicated and costly in the 1960s to more accessible and user-friendly systems today.
Simulations are especially useful when real-life situations cannot be experienced prior to training, such as emergency response training or flight simulations.

Differences Between Models and Simulations

Models create scenarios from complex data sets, often used for predictions like weather forecasting.
Simulations predict outcomes and replicate real-life challenges, actively engaging users in decision-making processes.
The key distinction is that models transform data into scenarios while simulations enact those scenarios with interactive elements.

Miscellaneous Facts

Video games of the 1960s were partly mechanical, whereas modern games are fully electronic, showcasing technological advancement.
Commercial simulated programs for businesses began in the 1950s, largely influenced by military needs.
Medical simulators allow procedures to be practiced safely, eliminating potential risks to patients, emphasizing their importance in healthcare training.

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