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Dueling Network Exam Questions

1. Player A targets Player B's only Set monster for an attack. Player B activates Reinforce Truth in response to the declared attack. After resolving the effect of "Reinforce Truth", the number of monsters on Player B's side of the field will have changed and a replay will occur.
True or False?

2. Select the statement that is INCORRECT in regard to Konami's Fast Effect Timing document:

* Ignition Effects cannot be activated in response to a Summon.

* All monster card effects are Spell Speed 1.

* A player can activate the effect of Junk Synchron in response to its Normal Summon before the opponent can activate Trap Hole.

* The game state is considered "open" at the start of the Main Phase.

* The turn player cannot proceed to the next Phase until both players pass their chances to activate a fast effect.

3. Player A controls a Set Elemental Hero Neos Alius which was first special summoned from the graveyard by Monster Reborn, the set by Book of Moon last turn. Player B controls a Set Fossil Dyna Pachycephalo. During their Main Phase 1, Player A Flip Summons "Elemental HERO Neos Alius" and performs a Gemini Summon. Player A enters the Battle Phase and declares an Attack selecting Player B's Set "Fossil Dyna Pachyecphalo" as the target.

* "Elemental HERO Neos Alius" will will be destroyed by the effect of "Fossil Dyna Pachycephalo" because it was special summoned.

* "Elemental HERO Neos Alius" will not be destroyed by the effect of "Fossil Dyna Pachycephalo" because "Fossil Dyna Pachycephalo" cannot activate its effect after is has been destroy by battle.

* "Element HERO Neos Alius" will not be destroyed by the effect of "Fossil Dyna Pachycephalo" because "Fossil Dyna Pachycephalo" cannot resolve its effect after it has been resolved.

* "Elemental HERO Neos Alius" will not be destroyed by the effect of "Fossil Dyna Pachycephalo" because a Gemini summon is a Normal Summon.

* "Elemental Hero Neos Alius" will not be destroyed by the effect of "Fossil Dyna Pachycephalo" because it was Flip Summoned.

4. Player A enters the Main Phase 1 and Normal Summons Hieratic Dragon of Eset without Tributing. Player B controls no monsters and 1 Set Shrink. Player A enters the Battle Phase and declares a direct attack. Player B activates "Shrink and targets "Hieratic Dragon of Eset". Player A activates Rush Recklessly from the hand as Chain Link 2 and targets that same "Hieratic Dragon of Eset". Neither player whishes to activate anymore cards.

* Activating "Rush Recklessly" from the hand is illegal during the Battle Phase.

* After resolving the Chain, "Hieratic Dragon of Eset" will have 850 ATK.

*After resolving the Chain, "Hieratic Dragon of Eset" will have 1300 ATK.

*After resolving the Chain, "Hieratic Dragon of Eset" will have 500 ATK.

*After resolving the Chain, "Hieratic Dragon of Eset" will have 1200 ATK.

5. Which of the following cards/effects cannot be activated while Dimensional Fissure is face-up on the field?

* The effect of Inzektor Hornet to destroy 1 card on the field.

* Wave-Motion Cannon.

* The effect of Number 50: Blackship of Corn.

* Wonder Wand.

* The effect of Geargiarsenal.

6. Player B controls Future Visions. Player A Normal Summoned Ninja Grand Master Hanzo with the intention to activate its effect.

* The effect of "Future Visions" cannot be activated because the activation of the effect of "Ninja Grandmaster Hanzo" will cause it to miss its activation timing.

* Since Player A is the turn player, Player A can choose the order in which the effect of "Future Visions" will then activate as Chain Link 2.

* The effect of "Ninja Grandmaster Hanzo" cannot be activated because the activation of the effect of "Future Visions" will cause it to miss its activation timing.

* The effect of "Future Visions" will activate as Chain Link 1. The effect of "Ninja Grandmaster Hanzo" will then activate as Chain Link 2.

7. Consider the following fictional Equip Spell Card written in the Problem Solving Card Text: Kokiri Emerald
Equip only to a Warrior-Type monster. It gains 500 ATK. When this card is destroyed and sent to the Graveyard: Special Summon 1 Warrior-Type monster from your hand, then shuffles this card into your Deck.

* If you do not have a Warrior-Type monster in your hand to Special when this card is destroyed and sent to the Graveyard, then this card will not be shuffled into the Deck.

* Special Summoning 1 Warrior-Type monster is an activation cost.

* The effect: When this card is destroyed and sent to the Graveyard: Special summon 1 Warrior-Type monster from your hand, then shuffle this card into your Deck. does not start a Chain.

* When a player activates this card from the hand, the opponent can Chain Solemn Warning.

* The text: Equip only to a Warrior-Type monster. It gains 500 ATK should include a colon (:) in order for the text to be correct according to the Problem Solving Card Text.

8. During which of the following Phases can your Archlord Kristya be Special Summoned from the hand by having 4 Fairy-Type monsters in the Graveyard?

* Only during the Standby Phase.

* Any time during your turn except during the Damage Step.

* Any time during either player's turn.

* Only during your Main Phase.

* Any time during your turn.

9. According to Konami Tournament Policy, when are graphic novel promo cards TCG legal?

* As soon as they are announced.

* As soon as the card legality page on Konami's website is updated.

* As soon as the graphic novels are distributed.

* On the graphic novel's sale date.

* As soon as they are reprinted.

10. Which of the following situations will result in a warning when following Konami Penalty Guidelines?

* A player intentionally withholds information on how a card works in order to trick the opponent into revealing additional information and/or gain an unfair advantage.

* A spectator deliberately sends signals to a player during a match, to convey information about the opponent's cards.

* A player intentionally draws an extra card from his Deck while their opponent is not looking.

* A player deliberately lies to a judge or tournament official.

* A player fails to follow the instructions of a tournament official or judge.

11. Player A controls Moonlit Papillon, Eclipse Wyvern, Volcanic Scattershot and Naturia Cherries. Player B controls a set Ryko, Lightsworn Hunter. If Player A attacks the set "Ryko, Lightsworn Hunter" and Player B chooses to target and destroy one card on the field, which one of the targets will miss its activation timing?

* The effect of "Volcanic Scattershot" will miss its activation timing and cannot be activated.

* The effect of "Naturia Cherries" will miss its activation timing and cannot be activated.

* None of the cards can miss their activation timing in this situation.

* The effect of "Moonlit Papillon" will miss its activation timing and cannot be activated.

12. According to the Dueling Network Rules and Punishments Table, what would be the most correct punishment for a member that has both cheated and committed harassment (major) in a Duel? (Assume that this will be their first offense)

* 7 day ban with a single strike.

* 2 day ban with a single strike.

* 5 day ban with two strikes.

* 5 day ban with a single strike.

* 3 day ban with a single strike.

13. Player A has Normal Summoned Tour Guide From the Underworld and immediately Special Summons Sangan from the Deck without allowing Player B to respond. the deck is shuffled. Player B flips up Solemn Warning claiming they wish to negate the activation of the effect of "Tour Guide From the Underworld". How (if possible) should the game state be repaired?

* The game state is irreparable. Player A should receive a game loss.

* The game state is irreparable. The Duel should be cancelled because both players are responsible for maintaining game state.

* "Sangan" should be returned to the Deck and The Deck should be shuffled with play continuing from the point of activation of "Solemn Warning".

* Player B is too late because Player B already Summoned "Sangan".

The Deck is irreparable. Player A should send "Sangan" to the Graveyard with play continuing from the point of activation of "Solemn Warning". The effect of "Sangan" will not activate.

14. Which of the following actions can be performed while Gozen Match is face-up on the field?

* Special Summoning Bunilla by the effect of Spirit Caller when it is flipped face-up and destroyed in battle.

* Activating the effect of Rescue Rabbit while you do not have two EARTH Normal Monsters with the same name in your deck.

* Xyz Summoning Photon Papilloperative with two Jurrac Guaiba.

* Activating Magical Dimension by targeting Spellbook Magician of Prophecy while the only Spellcaster-Type monster in your hand is High Priestess of Prophecy.

*Tribute Setting Lightpulsar Dragon by Tributing a face-up Sangan.

15. Which of the following statements is correct about Xyz monsters in general?

* Xyz materials attached to an Xyz Monster are sent to the Graveyard when that Xyz Monster is flipped face-down.

* Monsters that activate their effects when sent to the Graveyard will not activate their effects if they are used as Xyz materials.

* Xyz Monsters are chosen before Xyz Materials are stacked together to Summon them.

* Xyz monsters cannot be used as Xyz Materials.

* When an Xyz monsters is banished the Xyz Materials attached to it are banished as well.

16. Player A controls a face-up Attack Position Number 39: Utopia with no Xyz Materials attached and a Set Dark Bribe. Player B controls a Set Mirror Force, Dimensional Prison, And Book of Moon. Player A enters the Battle phase and attacks their opponent directly. Player B activates "Mirror Force". Player A activates "Dark Bribe" as Chain Link 2.

* Number 39: Utopia" cannot declare an attack while it has no Xyz Materials.

*After the Chain resolves, Player B can activate "Dimensional Prison" in response to the declared attack.

* After the Chain resolves, Player B cannot activate "Book of Moon" or "Dimensional Prison"

* After the Chain resolves, Player B can activate "Book of Moon" before entering the Damage Step.

* Player B can activate "Dimensional Prison" or "Book of Moon" as Chain Link 3.

17. Player A has hosted an advanced (rated) Duel with the Duel Note: "OCG-Only" and accepts Player B into their Duel. Player B Normal Summons a TCG exclusive monster card during the duel.

* Player A has hosted a duel with an illegal Duel Note. Player A should receive a game loss.

* Player A has hosted a Duel with an illegal Duel Note. Player A should receive a 1 day ban.

* Player A has hosted a duel with an illegal Duel Note. Play should continue with the Duel Note ignored.

* Player B has an incorrect Deck List. Player B should banish the monster from the field and is not be permitted to use that monster for the remainder of the Duel.

* Player B has an incorrect Deck List. Player B should receive a game loss.

18. Player A controls a face-up Evolzar Dolkka with one Xyz material. Player B has a Battle Fader and Swift Scarecrow in thier hand. Player A declares a direct attack with "Evolzar Dolkka".

* Player B can only activate the effect of "Battle Fader" or "Swift Scarecrow" but NOT both.

* Player B can activate the effect of "Swift Scarecrow" as Chain Link 1. If Player A activates the effect of "Evolzar Dolkka" as Chain link 2, Player B can activate the effect of "Battle Fader as Chain Link 3.

*Player B can activate the effect of "Battle Fader" as Chain Link 1. If Player A activates the effect of "Evolzar Dolkka" as Chain Link 2, Player B can activate the effect of "Swift Scarecrow" as Chain Link 3.

* Player B can activate the effect of "Battle Fader" as Chain Link 1, and "Swift Scarecrow" as Chain Link 2 before Player A has a chance to respond. Player A can only activate the effect of "Evolzar Dolkka" to negate the activation of the effect of "Swift Scarecrow".

* Player B can activate the effect of "Swift Scarecrow" as Chain Link 1, and "Battle Fader" as Chain Link 2 before Player A has a chance to respond. Player A can only activate the effect "Evolzar Dolkka" to negate the activation of the effect of "Swift Scarecrow".

19. Player A controls a face-up lonefire Blossom, Rescue Rabbit and Trance Archfiend. Player B controls a Set Fiendish Chain. Player A enters the Standby Phase. Player B wishes to activate "Fiendish Chain" during the Standby Phase to target the face-up monsters Player A controls.

* If Player B selects "Trance Archfiend" as the target of "Fiendish Chain", its effect will be negated by "Fiendish Chain" if it is activated during the Main Phase.

* If Player B selects "Rescue Rabbit" as the target of "Fiendish Chain", its effect will be negated by "Fiendish Chain" if it is activated during the Main Phase.

* None of Player A's monsters, if selected as the target of "Fiendish Chain", will have their effects negated by "Fiendish Chain" if their effect is activated during the Main Phase.

* Any of Player A's monsters, if selected as the target of "Fiendish Chain" will have their effect negated by "Fiendish Chain" if their effect is activated during the Main Phase.

* if Player B selects "Lonefire Blossom" as the target of "Fiendish Chain", its effect will be negated by "Fiendish Chain" if it is activated during the Main Phase.

20. Player A has a Odin, Father of the Aesir in their Graveyard that was destroyed by an opponents card effect and sent to the Graveyard earlier this turn and has 1 "Nordic Ascendant" Tuner monster in the Graveyard. Player B has a Silver Sentinel in their Graveyard that was destroyed by an opponent's card effect while in the Spell & Trap Card Zone and sent to the Graveyard earlier this turn. Player A enters the Endphase.

* Since Player A is the turn player, Player A is given the chance to activate the effect of "Odin, Father of the Aesir" before the opponent can activate the effect of "Silver Sentinel", or, Player A can pass this chance.

* Since Player A is the turn Player, Player A decides whether the effect of "Odin, Father of the Aesir" activates before the effect of "Silver Sentinel" or not.

* "Silver Sentinel" has a mandatory Trigger Effect that must be activated before the effect of "Odin, Father of the Aesir" can be activated. After the effect of "Silver Sentinel" resolves, the effect of "Odin, Father of the Aesir" will then activate as a separate Chain.

* "Silver Sentinel" has a mandatory Trigger Effect that must be activatd as Chain Link 1. "Odin, Father of the Aesir" will then activate as Chain Link 2.

* "Odin, Father of the Aesir" has an optional Trigger Effect that can be activated as Chain Link 1. "Silver Sentinel" will then activate as Chain Link 2.