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1. What is a 'speedrun' in gaming culture?

  • A. Playing a game as slowly as possible
  • B. Completing a game as quickly as possible ✓
  • C. A racing minigame
  • D. A type of glitch

💡 A speedrun is an attempt to complete a video game, or a section of it, as fast as possible, often following strict rules.

2. What does 'FPS' stand for in gaming terminology?

  • A. Fast Paced Strategy
  • B. First-Person Shooter ✓
  • C. Frames Per Second (only)
  • D. Final Player Score

💡 FPS commonly refers to First-Person Shooter, a genre where the player experiences the game through the character's eyes; it can also mean Frames Per Second depending on context.

3. What is a 'clutch' play in gaming terminology?

  • A. A losing move
  • B. A skillful, game-winning play under pressure ✓
  • C. A team strategy meeting
  • D. A type of glitch

💡 A 'clutch' refers to a skillful play that turns around a seemingly lost situation, often under high pressure.

4. Which esports genre is 'Counter-Strike' primarily classified under?

  • A. MOBA
  • B. Tactical first-person shooter ✓
  • C. Battle royale
  • D. Fighting game

💡 Counter-Strike is a tactical team-based first-person shooter, one of the longest-running esports titles.

5. Which game's annual World Championship is one of the most-watched esports events globally?

  • A. Overwatch
  • B. League of Legends ✓
  • C. Valorant
  • D. CS:GO

💡 League of Legends' World Championship draws massive global viewership, among the biggest events in esports.

6. Which battle royale game hosted a widely publicized in-game concert featuring Travis Scott in 2020?

  • A. PUBG
  • B. Fortnite ✓
  • C. Apex Legends
  • D. Call of Duty Warzone

💡 Fortnite hosted a massive virtual concert event featuring rapper Travis Scott in April 2020, watched by millions.

7. Which esports tournament is associated with Dota 2 and one of the largest prize pools in esports history?

  • A. The International ✓
  • B. Worlds Championship
  • C. EVO
  • D. Fortnite World Cup

💡 The International is Dota 2's premier annual tournament, historically featuring some of the largest prize pools in esports.

8. What term is used for a coordinated team strategy meeting before an esports match?

  • A. Scrimmage
  • B. Draft phase / strategy session ✓
  • C. Queue
  • D. Ranking

💡 Teams often engage in a draft phase (picking characters/heroes) and strategy sessions before competitive matches.

9. What does 'GG' commonly mean in gaming chat?

  • A. Good Game ✓
  • B. Great Graphics
  • C. Go Go
  • D. Game Grid

💡 GG, meaning 'Good Game', is a common sportsmanship phrase used at the end of matches.

10. What term describes live-streaming gameplay, popularized by platforms like Twitch?

  • A. Broadcasting
  • B. Streaming ✓
  • C. Casting only
  • D. Uploading

💡 Streaming refers to broadcasting live gameplay footage online, with Twitch being one of the most popular platforms.

11. Which game popularized the 'battle pass' progression/monetization system widely adopted across the industry?

  • A. Fortnite
  • B. Dota 2 (Compendium)
  • C. Both Dota 2 and Fortnite popularized versions of this system ✓
  • D. Minecraft

💡 Both Dota 2's Compendium and Fortnite's Battle Pass are credited with popularizing the tiered seasonal progression monetization model.

12. What term refers to a video game glitch or bug that players intentionally use to gain an advantage?

  • A. Feature
  • B. Exploit ✓
  • C. Patch
  • D. Update

💡 An exploit refers to a bug or unintended game mechanic that players use to their advantage, often patched by developers over time.

13. What does 'esports' refer to?

  • A. Traditional sports played by athletes
  • B. Organized, competitive video gaming ✓
  • C. Fitness video games
  • D. Board games

💡 Esports refers to organized, competitive video gaming, often involving professional players and large tournaments.

14. Which company owns and operates the Twitch streaming platform?

  • A. Google
  • B. Amazon ✓
  • C. Microsoft
  • D. Meta

💡 Amazon acquired Twitch in 2014, and it remains the dominant live game-streaming platform.

15. Which country has historically dominated competitive League of Legends and Overwatch esports scenes?

  • A. Brazil
  • B. South Korea ✓
  • C. Germany
  • D. Canada

💡 South Korea has a legendary esports culture and has historically dominated titles like League of Legends and StarCraft.

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