History and Evolution of Video Games

What was the processing speed of the Apollo Guidance Computer?

• 1 megahertz

• 1 gigahertz

• 800 megahertz

• 500 kilohertz

What was the primary purpose of the Colossus computer during WWII?

• Simulating nuclear reactions

• Calculating artillery tables

• Breaking codes

• Guiding missiles

Which device is considered the first computer to be reprogrammable?

• ENIAC

• Colossus

• NIMROD

• PDP-1

What was the primary use of ENIAC?

• Educational purposes

• Business accounting

• Code breaking

• Artillery calculation

What year was the 'Cathode-Ray Tube Amusement Device' patented?

• 1971

• 1961

• 1951

• 1947

What technology was used in the 'Cathode-Ray Tube Amusement Device' to display the game?

• LED screens

• Cathode-ray tubes

• Plasma displays

• LCD screens

What ancient game did the NIMROD computer play?

• Chess

• Checkers

• Nim

• Go

Which game included artificial intelligence in 1952?

• Nim

• OXO

• Space War!

• Tennis for Two

Which game demonstrated the potential of games for pure entertainment in 1958?

• Tennis for Two

• Space War!

• OXO

• Galaxy Game

What was the impact of 'Tennis for Two' on video game history?

• It was the first game sold commercially

• It introduced artificial intelligence in games

• It was the first multiplayer game

• It hinted at games for entertainment