Gaming Essentials

What is a game generally characterized by according to the lesson?

• It is non-interactive and has no setting.

• It involves problem solving and is non-interactive.

• It is interactive, has a setting, a plot progressed by the player(s), and involves problem solving.

• It has a plot that does not change and does not involve problem solving.

How is the winning player most often rewarded in a game?

• By being eliminated from the game.

• Through benefits and/or awards to the next stage of the plot.

• By receiving a penalty.

• The winning player is not rewarded.

What is the purpose of educational games according to the slide?

• To entertain the player exclusively

• To train or educate the player

• To provide a platform for social networking

• To simulate real-world tasks for military training

What type of games are used by businesses to provide employees with additional skills needed to perform a job?

• Social networking games

• Educational games

• Task training games

• Military simulation games

Which of the following is an example of task training games used by the military?

• Puzzle games

• Flight simulators

• Role-playing games

• Strategy games

What feature do social networking games include according to the slide?

• Single-player capabilities

• Multi-player capabilities

• Task simulation

• Educational content

What is one role of games in therapy according to the learning material?

• To provide competitive environments for patients

• To assist patients with the healing process through simulations

• To entertain patients with storytelling

• To improve patients' technological skills

What does recreation in the context of games focus on?

• Enhancing players' reflexes through fast-paced gameplay

• Focusing on players' movement to exercise their bodies and minds, build skills, and advance through increasing game difficulty

• Providing a relaxing environment with no challenges

• Encouraging players to engage in passive activities

What determines the outcome of a game of chance?

• The player's expertise

• The weather conditions

• Luck or possibility

• The time of day

What is the primary factor that determines the outcome of a game of skill?

• The rules of the game

• The player's skill or expertise

• The equipment used

• The number of players