Virtual Reality and Simulated Worlds

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Which of the following is NOT a common type of virtual reality headset?

  1. Tethered headset

  2. Standalone headset

  3. Mobile headset

  4. Augmented reality headset


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Augmented reality headsets are not typically considered virtual reality headsets because they do not fully immerse the user in a virtual environment.

What is the term for the feeling of presence and immersion in a virtual reality environment?

  1. Cybersickness

  2. Presence

  3. Latency

  4. Resolution


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Presence is the feeling of being physically present in a virtual environment.

Which of the following is NOT a common application of virtual reality?

  1. Gaming

  2. Education

  3. Training

  4. Social networking


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social networking is not a common application of virtual reality because it is difficult to create a truly immersive social experience in a virtual environment.

What is the term for the technology that allows users to interact with virtual objects in a virtual reality environment?

  1. Haptics

  2. Motion tracking

  3. Eye tracking

  4. Audio feedback


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Haptics is the technology that allows users to feel virtual objects in a virtual reality environment.

Which of the following is NOT a common challenge associated with virtual reality?

  1. Cybersickness

  2. Latency

  3. Resolution

  4. Cost


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cost is not a common challenge associated with virtual reality because the price of VR headsets has come down significantly in recent years.

What is the term for the technology that creates a virtual reality environment?

  1. Motion capture

  2. Photogrammetry

  3. 3D modeling

  4. Game engine


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A game engine is a software platform that creates a virtual reality environment.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of simulated world?

  1. Virtual reality

  2. Augmented reality

  3. Mixed reality

  4. Role-playing game


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Role-playing games are not typically considered simulated worlds because they do not allow users to interact with the environment in a realistic way.

What is the term for the technology that allows users to see virtual objects in a real-world environment?

  1. Augmented reality

  2. Mixed reality

  3. Virtual reality

  4. Holography


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Augmented reality is the technology that allows users to see virtual objects in a real-world environment.

Which of the following is NOT a common application of augmented reality?

  1. Gaming

  2. Education

  3. Training

  4. Navigation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gaming is not a common application of augmented reality because it is difficult to create a truly immersive gaming experience in an augmented reality environment.

What is the term for the technology that allows users to interact with virtual objects in an augmented reality environment?

  1. Haptics

  2. Motion tracking

  3. Eye tracking

  4. Audio feedback


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Motion tracking is the technology that allows users to interact with virtual objects in an augmented reality environment.

Which of the following is NOT a common challenge associated with augmented reality?

  1. Cybersickness

  2. Latency

  3. Resolution

  4. Cost


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cost is not a common challenge associated with augmented reality because the price of AR headsets has come down significantly in recent years.

What is the term for the technology that creates an augmented reality environment?

  1. Motion capture

  2. Photogrammetry

  3. 3D modeling

  4. Game engine


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A game engine is a software platform that creates an augmented reality environment.

Which of the following is NOT a common type of mixed reality?

  1. Virtual reality

  2. Augmented reality

  3. Mixed reality headset

  4. Holographic display


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Holographic displays are not typically considered mixed reality because they do not allow users to interact with virtual objects in a realistic way.

What is the term for the technology that allows users to see virtual objects in a mixed reality environment?

  1. Augmented reality

  2. Mixed reality

  3. Virtual reality

  4. Holography


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mixed reality is the technology that allows users to see virtual objects in a mixed reality environment.

Which of the following is NOT a common application of mixed reality?

  1. Gaming

  2. Education

  3. Training

  4. Navigation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gaming is not a common application of mixed reality because it is difficult to create a truly immersive gaming experience in a mixed reality environment.

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