Which of the following is the outline of all the stages games go through when being developed?
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production cycle
production cycle
design cycle
design cycle
scientific method
scientific method
alpha stages
The correct answer is "production cycle".
Which of the following development strategies is used for game design because it allows for real-time testing and constant improvements throughout the development of the game?
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iterative design
engineering design
scientific method
linear design
The correct answer is "iterative design".
Which of the following stages is the last stage of testing before the product is released?
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Responses
alpha
alpha
beta
beta
gold
gold
release
Deshawn is a project manager for a game design company and is in charge of setting timelines for his team. What type of deadlines should he assign if he is having his team use the iterative design method?
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Responses
Each level must be done within a month so that the project will not take too long.
Each level must be done within a month so that the project will not take too long.
Give the team as much time as needed on each part of the project so that they can be creative.
Give the team as much time as needed on each part of the project so that they can be creative.
There should be tight, non-negotiable deadlines so that the project keeps moving.
There should be tight, non-negotiable deadlines so that the project keeps moving.
Deadlines should be based on smaller milestones within the project instead of the entire project.
The correct answer is "Deadlines should be based on smaller milestones within the project instead of the entire project."
Tanner’s game is being tested by the general public for feedback on hardware. Which of the following stages of the production cycle is Tanner in?
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Responses
alpha
alpha
gold
gold
beta
beta
post-production
The correct answer is "beta".
Calvin is a 2D animator who works on a 3D game design team. If his job is to create textures for the game, what specifically is he creating?
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Responses
the layer of visual feedback a player sees
the layer of visual feedback a player sees
the background and obstacles
the background and obstacles
the visual skin wrapped around 3D models
the visual skin wrapped around 3D models
the animation of the 3D character
the animation of the 3D character
The correct answer is "the visual skin wrapped around 3D models".
Jenifer is really good at bringing characters to life by using her skills in the Blender and Maya programs. Which of the following game design jobs would she MOST likely apply for?
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Responses
sound engineer
sound engineer
artist/animator
artist/animator
scriptwriter
scriptwriter
programmer
The correct answer is "artist/animator".
Samar’s team has just started to go through their checklist of game items to see if it is ready to proceed. What stage of the production cycle is Samar’s team currently in?
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Responses
beta
beta
gold
gold
pre-alpha
pre-alpha
post-production
The correct answer is "pre-alpha".
Jackson’s team is programming game levels. What stage of the production cycle is Jackson’s team currently working in?
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Responses
beta
beta
alpha
alpha
internal production
internal production
post-production
The correct answer is "alpha".
Olivia’s team’s game is going gold. What is another way to describe their game at this stage?
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Responses
production worthy
production worthy
copyrighted
copyrighted
published work
published work
release candidate
The correct answer is "release candidate".
Why is the beta testing stage so important?
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Responses
Internal testers can find bugs in the game.
Internal testers can find bugs in the game.
Different types of hardware and playstyles can be tested with the game.
Different types of hardware and playstyles can be tested with the game.
All of the tasks on the initial development checklist can be completed.
All of the tasks on the initial development checklist can be completed.
New revenue-earning content can be released.
New revenue-earning content can be released.
The correct answer is "Different types of hardware and playstyles can be tested with the game." This stage allows for testing the game on various devices, configurations, and playstyles to identify any issues or compatibility problems that may arise.
Quinn is a 2D artist but is applying for a job on a 3D video game team. What type of work would Quinn MOST likely be doing?
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Responses
designing the user interface
designing the user interface
rigging the animated characters
rigging the animated characters
designing the scenery
designing the scenery
creating the main character
The correct answer is "designing the scenery". While Quinn is a 2D artist and may have skills in character design or user interface design, it is most likely that Quinn would be tasked with designing the 2D scenery or environments for the 3D video game.
Carmen is releasing new content for one of her already published games. Which of the following stages of the production cycle is she working in?
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Responses
internal production
internal production
beta
beta
gold
gold
post-production
The correct answer is "post-production".
Hannah is a scriptwriter for a game design company. How is her job different from a scriptwriter for a movie?
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Responses
Her storyline must have fewer small details and be more straightforward goals than a movie storyline.
Her storyline must have fewer small details and be more straightforward goals than a movie storyline.
Her storyline must offer one ending with one way to get there so that the player can focus on the goal.
Her storyline must offer one ending with one way to get there so that the player can focus on the goal.
Her storyline must be much shorter than a movie storyline so that the players do not get confused.
Her storyline must be much shorter than a movie storyline so that the players do not get confused.
Her storyline might offer multiple pathways, contain multiple endings, and have multiple options of obstacles and struggles throughout.
Her storyline might offer multiple pathways, contain multiple endings, and have multiple options of obstacles and struggles throughout.
The correct answer is "Her storyline might offer multiple pathways, contain multiple endings, and have multiple options of obstacles and struggles throughout." In game design, the player often has the ability to make choices and determine the outcome of the story, which requires the scriptwriter to create branching narratives with multiple possibilities. This is different from a movie script, where the storyline typically follows a more linear path.
Kirra’s team has given their game to internal testers to check for bugs. What stage of the production cycle is Kirra’s team currently working in?
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Responses
alpha
alpha
gold
gold
beta
beta
internal production