Game Preservation

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What is the primary goal of game preservation?

  1. To ensure that games are available to future generations.

  2. To prevent games from being lost or forgotten.

  3. To protect games from piracy.

  4. To maintain the integrity of games.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Game preservation aims to preserve games for future generations by ensuring their accessibility, preventing their loss, and maintaining their integrity.

Which of the following is NOT a common method of game preservation?

  1. Emulation

  2. Archiving

  3. Re-release

  4. Restoration


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Re-release is not a common method of game preservation as it involves creating a new version of the game, rather than preserving the original.

What is the primary challenge in emulating older games?

  1. Hardware limitations

  2. Software compatibility

  3. Lack of documentation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Emulating older games poses challenges due to hardware limitations, software compatibility issues, and lack of documentation.

Which organization is known for its efforts in preserving video games?

  1. The Video Game History Foundation

  2. The Strong National Museum of Play

  3. The Internet Archive

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Video Game History Foundation, The Strong National Museum of Play, and The Internet Archive are all organizations actively involved in preserving video games.

What is the significance of preserving game source code?

  1. It allows for the game to be ported to different platforms.

  2. It enables the game to be modified and updated.

  3. It provides insights into the game's development process.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Preserving game source code has multiple benefits, including enabling porting, modification, updates, and providing insights into the game's development.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of preserving game music?

  1. It allows for the music to be enjoyed by future generations.

  2. It helps to preserve the cultural and historical significance of games.

  3. It can be used to create new games and other media.

  4. It can be sold for profit.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Preserving game music has various benefits, but selling it for profit is not one of them, as the primary goal is to preserve the music for future generations.

What is the term used to describe the process of restoring a game to its original state?

  1. Remastering

  2. Restoration

  3. Remake

  4. Re-release


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Restoration refers to the process of bringing a game back to its original state, while remastering, remake, and re-release involve creating a new version of the game.

Which of the following is NOT a common format for preserving game ROMs?

  1. .nes

  2. .sfc

  3. .zip

  4. .iso


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

.zip is a compressed file format, while .nes, .sfc, and .iso are common formats for storing game ROMs.

What is the importance of documenting game development processes?

  1. It helps to preserve the history of game development.

  2. It can be used to educate future game developers.

  3. It can be used to identify and address potential issues in game development.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Documenting game development processes has multiple benefits, including preserving history, educating future developers, and identifying potential issues.

Which of the following is NOT a common challenge in preserving online games?

  1. Server shutdown

  2. Lack of documentation

  3. Hardware limitations

  4. Copyright issues


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hardware limitations are not typically a challenge in preserving online games, as they are primarily software-based.

What is the primary goal of game archaeology?

  1. To uncover lost or forgotten games.

  2. To document the history of game development.

  3. To preserve game artifacts.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Game archaeology aims to uncover lost games, document game development history, and preserve game artifacts.

Which of the following is NOT a common method of preserving game art?

  1. Digitization

  2. Restoration

  3. Re-creation

  4. Emulation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Emulation is not a method of preserving game art, as it involves replicating the behavior of a game system, not preserving its art assets.

What is the significance of preserving game packaging and manuals?

  1. They provide historical context for the game.

  2. They can be valuable collector's items.

  3. They can be used to identify counterfeit games.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Preserving game packaging and manuals has multiple benefits, including providing historical context, value as collector's items, and aiding in identifying counterfeit games.

Which of the following is NOT a common threat to game preservation?

  1. Bit rot

  2. Media degradation

  3. Copyright issues

  4. Hardware failure


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Copyright issues are not a direct threat to game preservation, as they primarily affect the distribution and availability of games, not their preservation.

What is the primary goal of game modding?

  1. To modify and enhance existing games.

  2. To create new games from scratch.

  3. To preserve games for future generations.

  4. To document the history of game development.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Game modding primarily involves modifying and enhancing existing games, rather than creating new games, preserving games, or documenting game development history.

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