Auto Lottery Lottery Operator Standards Quiz

1. What is the purpose of the Electronic Lottery Systems Minimum Technical Standards?

• To set maximum prize limits for all lottery games.
• To provide minimum technical standards that Electronic Lottery Systems must meet for approval by the Registrar.
• To define the operational hours for all gaming locations.
• To regulate the advertising of lottery promotions nationwide.

2. Who is authorized to establish standards for Gaming Sites and lottery schemes?

• The Minister of Finance in Ontario.
• The Lottery Operations Manager.
• The Registrar appointed under the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Act, 2019.
• The Provincial Treasurer of Ontario.

3. What does the Minimum Technical Standards reflect regarding ELS architecture?

• Vulnerability-risk analysis of Lottery solutions.
• Draw games and Sport and Event Betting.
• Clear instructions for redeeming Lottery Tickets.
• Minimum diagnostic functions for Lottery Terminals.

4. Which types of Lottery Games are included in the Minimum Technical Standards?

• Bingo Games
• Draw games and Sport and Event Betting
• Instant Win Scratch Cards
• Raffle Contests

5. When did the Minimum Technical Standards come into effect?

• August 18, 2023
• September 10, 2023
• June 5, 2023
• July 15, 2023

6. What information must be displayed on Lottery Terminals?

• User manual and warranty information.
• Model identifier(s), Unique serial identifier(s), and Safety certification monogram established by an appropriate agency such as Canadian Standards Association (CSA).
• Lottery game rules and history.
• Promotional offers and advertisements.

7. How must applications control ports on Lottery Terminals?

• They must control and monitor or be notified on all ports that are used to transmit or receive any data or signals to or from the Associated Equipment.
• They must disable all ports that may transmit data at all times.
• They must restrict access to only specific ports used for updates.
• They must leave all ports open for communication at all times.

8. What must be done with unused ports on Lottery Terminals and Self-Service Terminals?

• All unused ports must be documented for security.
• All unused ports must be left open for future use.
• All unused ports must be monitored for activity.
• All unused ports must be disabled at all times.

9. How should communication interruptions be handled in Lottery systems?

• Interruptions must not impact the integrity, security, nor accounting of any transactions.
• Communication interruptions should cause immediate system shutdown.
• Interruptions can be ignored if they are brief enough.
• All pending transactions must be canceled during interruptions.

10. What minimum diagnostic functions are required for Lottery devices?

• Minimum diagnostic functions to ensure proper operation of the devices.
• Advanced troubleshooting capabilities for network issues.
• Hardware performance benchmarks for future upgrades.
• Full user interface design approval processes.

11. What outcome must be clear to the Seller and player with scanners?

• The outcome must be clear to the Seller and player.
• The outcome must be unclear to the Seller and player.
• The outcome must be secretive to the Seller and player.
• The outcome must be complex for the Seller and player.

12. How should Self-Service Terminals validate player identification?

• Self-Service Terminals must utilize a mechanism to validate the identification provided by the player which indicates they are of legal age prior to permitting the purchase of a Lottery Ticket.
• Self-Service Terminals must verify player age using a personal identification number only.
• Self-Service Terminals must request identification but can allow purchases without validation.
• Self-Service Terminals must rely on player statements regarding their age for transaction approval.

13. What mechanism prevents age validation issues for subsequent players at Self-Service Terminals?

• A time-based lock after each ticket purchase.
• A visual age verification by staff members.
• Age validation through random checks during the day.
• A suitable mechanism must be in place to prevent another player from purchasing Lottery Tickets based on the age validation of the previous player.

14. What must POS applications display to be identifiable?

• Sufficient information to be identifiable, such as the software name and version.
• Promotional advertisements for upcoming draws.
• Randomized betting outcomes for games.
• General operational instructions for users.

15. Under what conditions are Lottery Tickets allowed to be purchased?

• Tickets can be purchased outside of Draw times.
• Tickets can be purchased any time, regardless of the Draw.
• Tickets can be purchased only on weekends.
• Tickets can only be purchased if you are 18 or older.

16. How should all Lottery transactions be forwarded to the Backend System?

• Randomly forwarded to different locations.
• Partially and inaccurately sent to the Backend System.
• Stored locally without forwarding to the Backend System.
• Completely and accurately forwarded to the Backend System.

17. What is necessary for communication during Lottery transactions?

• Clear communication of relevant information messages.
• Random selection of numbers.
• Striking agreements with vendors.
• Temporary maintenance of equipment.

18. How must Lottery transactions be communicated between systems?

• Only verbally communicated between systems.
• Communicated through physical documentation only.
• Securely, completely, and accurately communicated between the POS application and Backend System.
• Transmitted via unencrypted emails to the Backend System.

19. What must be clear about the method of wagering?

• The method of wagering must allow for multiple simultaneous invalid selections without checks.
• The method of wagering must be complex to ensure diverse gameplay options.
• The method of wagering must only include standard options without verification steps.
• The method of wagering must be straightforward with all relevant selections included in and verified by ELS before the verification process detects and blocks all invalid selections.

20. What must be indicated when a wager is accepted or rejected?

• A brief confirmation must be provided when a wager is canceled or voided, without specifics on costs.
• A simple acknowledgment must be given when wagers are placed, without details on acceptance or rejection.
• A clear indication must be issued when a wager has been accepted or rejected, along with the accurate cost of wager and credit balance.
• A written statement regarding wager outcomes is required only for accepted wagers, ignoring rejections.

21. How should the ELS issue a Lottery Ticket to players?

• The ELS must randomly generate a Lottery Ticket for any player.
• The ELS must sell pre-printed Lottery Tickets to the players.
• The ELS must issue a Lottery Ticket only after validating the player`s age.
• The ELS must accurately issue a Lottery Ticket to the player per selected wagering options.

22. What functions are necessary to mitigate Incomplete Wagers in ELS?

• Functions such as retry and cancel to mitigate Incomplete Wagers.
• Functions such as delete and ignore to mitigate Incomplete Wagers.
• Functions such as pause and restart to mitigate Incomplete Wagers.
• Functions such as confirm and finalize to mitigate Incomplete Wagers.

23. How must transactions be prevented from exceeding pre-set limits?

• The ELS must prevent transactions that would exceed pre-set wagering limits from being completed and inform the player.
• The ELS has no specific measures for preventing excess transactions.
• The ELS permits transactions up to double the pre-set limits.
• The ELS can allow transactions to proceed and review them later.

24. What security must be ensured for voiding Lottery Tickets?

• The voiding of Lottery Tickets requires a signature.
• The voiding of Lottery Tickets must be random.
• Lottery Tickets must be voided at any time.
• The voiding of Lottery Tickets by players and Operators must be secure.

25. Can voided Lottery Tickets be re-issued?

• No, voided Lottery Tickets cannot be re-sold or reissued.
• No, voided Lottery Tickets can be re-used for future draws.
• Yes, voided Lottery Tickets can be re-issued without limits.
• Yes, voided Lottery Tickets can be sold to another player.

26. How should the Lottery Draw be conducted?

• The Lottery Draw must involve a manual selection process by authorized personnel.
• The Lottery Draw must be conducted through a random selection process satisfying applicable requirements.
• The Lottery Draw must be conducted using a fixed sequence of numbers every time.
• The Lottery Draw must allow players to select their own winning numbers.

27. What must be recorded for auditable events during Lottery Draws?

• Draw times should be logged without additional details.
• All drawings must be printed in a public newsletter.
• Only winning numbers need to be saved in a database.
• All Lottery Draws activities must be recorded with an auditable trail of events.

28. What instructions must the Lottery POS provide for ticket redemption?

• Instructions that require players to submit tickets by mail.
• Clear instructions on how to redeem Lottery Tickets after validation, where validation functionality is available.
• Refund requests for unsold Lottery Tickets only.
• Verbal instructions provided by the cashier only.

29. How should the ELS handle winning selection information?

• The ELS must provide accurate winning selection information.
• The ELS must keep winning selection information confidential.
• The ELS must share winning selection information only on request.
• The ELS must publish winning selection information weekly.

30. What mechanism should be available for players to self-check their Lottery Ticket?

• Manual verification form
• Physical ticket submission
• Voice confirmation system
• Self-service ticket scanner