Question 1

The idea behind flight simulators is key to the development of VR: that media can simulate an experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

XR is unlikely to generate any ethical or legal concerns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Because of "homuncular flexibility,":

Accepted Answer

A) users of virtual reality can experience motion sickness 
B) humans can become addicted to virtual reality 
C) humans can adapt to the control of nonhuman bodies in virtual reality 
D) all of the above 
A) users of virtual reality can experience motion sickness 
B) humans can become addicted to virtual reality 
C) humans can adapt to the control of nonhuman bodies in virtual reality 
D) all of the above C

Question 4

Which of these is the blanket term for technologies involving a combination of computer-generated and real-world environments?

Accepted Answer

A) AR (augmented reality) 
B) AV (augmented virtuality) 
C) MR (mixed reality) 
D) XR (extended reality, or cross reality) 
A) AR (augmented reality) 
B) AV (augmented virtuality) 
C) MR (mixed reality) 
D) XR (extended reality, or cross reality)

Question 5

Several big MR companies are counting on users who want to have a destination experience, and do something they could never do at home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Ivan E.Sutherland's "Ultimate Display" theorized:

Accepted Answer

A) a device to create stereoscopic sound 
B) a computer that can control matter itself 
C) a 3D video projector 
D) a small, portable, realistic display 
A) a device to create stereoscopic sound 
B) a computer that can control matter itself 
C) a 3D video projector 
D) a small, portable, realistic display

Question 7

Facebook has announced plans to virtually recreate the world for users of its new technology by datamining geographic phototagged data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Morton Heilig's Sensorama incorporated _____ into the user's experience.

Accepted Answer

A) smell 
B) vibration 
C) wind 
D) all of the above 
A) smell 
B) vibration 
C) wind 
D) all of the above

Question 9

VR content distributors include:

Accepted Answer

A) Valve's Steam 
B) Sony's PlayStation Store 
C) YouTube 
D) all of the above 
A) Valve's Steam 
B) Sony's PlayStation Store 
C) YouTube 
D) all of the above

Question 10

Haptic technology in VR is touch/force/motion-based.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Potential ethical challenges of VR include

Accepted Answer

A) privacy concerns 
B) virtual crime and bullying 
C) both A & B 
D) none of the above 
A) privacy concerns 
B) virtual crime and bullying 
C) both A & B 
D) none of the above

Question 12

The "________" refers to a period from about 2000-2012, when there was relatively little commercial development in virtuality.

Accepted Answer

A) millennial lull 
B) VR winter 
C) hiatus 
D) freeze 
A) millennial lull 
B) VR winter 
C) hiatus 
D) freeze

Question 13

The Oculus Quest uses camera tracking to allow users to have the option of using no controllers whatsoever.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

______ is a facsimile created by a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) interactivity 
B) presence 
C) simulation 
D) immersion 
A) interactivity 
B) presence 
C) simulation 
D) immersion

Question 15

CineVR, or cinematic virtual reality, is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A) full view video 
B) 360° video 
C) HMD video 
D) none of the above 
A) full view video 
B) 360° video 
C) HMD video 
D) none of the above

Question 16

One component of ______ includes the individual subjectivity of the user.

Accepted Answer

A) interactivity 
B) presence 
C) haptics 
D) simulation 
A) interactivity 
B) presence 
C) haptics 
D) simulation

Question 17

Virtual media draw upon visual arts, literature, music, videogames, film, and more.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Room-scale tracking:
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Accepted Answer

A) registers users' movements 
B) allows broad freedom of movement 
C) was introduced to the iPhone with the release of iOS 12 
D) both A & B 
A) registers users' movements 
B) allows broad freedom of movement 
C) was introduced to the iPhone with the release of iOS 12 
D) both A & B

Question 19

Which of these is the best way to understand full virtual reality?

Accepted Answer

A) being inside the frame 
B) being outside the frame 
C) obliteration of the frame 
D) replacing the frame 
A) being inside the frame 
B) being outside the frame 
C) obliteration of the frame 
D) replacing the frame

Question 20

Companies hoping to capitalize on MR include

Accepted Answer

A) The Void, with access to Disney intellectual property 
B) Dreamscape Immersive, with access to DreamWorks intellectual property 
C) Be There Now, with access to Marvel and Warner Brothers intellectual property 
D) Both A & B 
A) The Void, with access to Disney intellectual property 
B) Dreamscape Immersive, with access to DreamWorks intellectual property 
C) Be There Now, with access to Marvel and Warner Brothers intellectual property 
D) Both A & B

The idea behind flight simulators is key to the development of VR: that media can simulate an experience.

XR is unlikely to generate any ethical or legal concerns.

Because of "homuncular flexibility,":

Which of these is the blanket term for technologies involving a combination of computer-generated and real-world environments?

Several big MR companies are counting on users who want to have a destination experience, and do something they could never do at home.

Ivan E.Sutherland's "Ultimate Display" theorized:

Facebook has announced plans to virtually recreate the world for users of its new technology by datamining geographic phototagged data.

Morton Heilig's Sensorama incorporated _____ into the user's experience.

VR content distributors include:

Haptic technology in VR is touch/force/motion-based.

Potential ethical challenges of VR include

The "________" refers to a period from about 2000-2012, when there was relatively little commercial development in virtuality.

The Oculus Quest uses camera tracking to allow users to have the option of using no controllers whatsoever.

______ is a facsimile created by a computer.

CineVR, or cinematic virtual reality, is also known as:

One component of ______ includes the individual subjectivity of the user.

Virtual media draw upon visual arts, literature, music, videogames, film, and more.

Room-scale tracking: -------------------------------

Which of these is the best way to understand full virtual reality?

Companies hoping to capitalize on MR include

Opting Into Now Media

From Marconi to Mobile Listening

Television: From Analog to Digital to 8K

Radio and Television Programs and Programming

Interconnected by the Internet

Social Media: Private Conversations in Public Places

Digital Devices: UP Close, Personal, and Customizable

Advertising: From Clay Tablets to Digital Tablets

Audience Measurement: Whos Listening, Whos Watching, Whos Surfing

The Business of Entertainment and Media Ownership

Working Behind the Scenes in Media

Feature Films: The Movies

Personal and Social Influence of Media

Filters

Exam 8: XR: Inside of Media, Inside the Mind

The idea behind flight simulators is key to the development of VR: that media can simulate an experience.

XR is unlikely to generate any ethical or legal concerns.

Because of "homuncular flexibility,":

Which of these is the blanket term for technologies involving a combination of computer-generated and real-world environments?

Several big MR companies are counting on users who want to have a destination experience, and do something they could never do at home.

Ivan E.Sutherland's "Ultimate Display" theorized:

Facebook has announced plans to virtually recreate the world for users of its new technology by datamining geographic phototagged data.

Morton Heilig's Sensorama incorporated _____ into the user's experience.

VR content distributors include:

Haptic technology in VR is touch/force/motion-based.

Potential ethical challenges of VR include

The "________" refers to a period from about 2000-2012, when there was relatively little commercial development in virtuality.

The Oculus Quest uses camera tracking to allow users to have the option of using no controllers whatsoever.

______ is a facsimile created by a computer.

CineVR, or cinematic virtual reality, is also known as:

One component of ______ includes the individual subjectivity of the user.

Virtual media draw upon visual arts, literature, music, videogames, film, and more.

Room-scale tracking: -------------------------------

Which of these is the best way to understand full virtual reality?

Companies hoping to capitalize on MR include

Opting Into Now Media

From Marconi to Mobile Listening

Television: From Analog to Digital to 8K

Radio and Television Programs and Programming

Interconnected by the Internet

Social Media: Private Conversations in Public Places

Digital Devices: UP Close, Personal, and Customizable

Advertising: From Clay Tablets to Digital Tablets

Audience Measurement: Whos Listening, Whos Watching, Whos Surfing

The Business of Entertainment and Media Ownership

Working Behind the Scenes in Media

Feature Films: The Movies

Personal and Social Influence of Media

Filters