Basic Stages of Game Level Design and Testing CT-GAME Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1expert · hard

   A level has passed all functional and gameplay tests. However, during a final performance test, the frame rate drops significantly in one area with many particle effects. The team must decide whether to ship the level as-is or optimize. What is the most important factor in this decision?

   • AThe opinion of the level designer on whether the particle effects are necessary.
   • BThe fact that the game is already late and cannot afford more delays.
   • CThe cost of optimizing the particle effects in terms of developer time.
   • DThe severity of the frame rate drop and its impact on the player experience on the minimum target hardware.
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2. 2application · medium

   During the blockout stage, testers find that a particular jump is impossible to make with the current player movement speed. The designer is confident the jump should be possible. What is the best way to resolve this discrepancy?

   • ARemove the jump and replace it with a staircase.
   • BHave the designer attempt the jump and, if they fail, adjust the level or movement speed based on the test results.
   • CIncrease the player's movement speed to make the jump possible.
   • DMark the issue as 'by design' and move on.
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4. 3application · medium

   A level designer is creating a tutorial level for a complex strategy game. The goal is to teach the player the core mechanics without overwhelming them. Which fundamental level design principle is most important here?

   • AHide the mechanics and let the player discover them through trial and error.
   • BMake the tutorial level as difficult as the final level to prepare the player.
   • CPresent all mechanics at once to let the player experiment freely.
   • DIntroduce mechanics one at a time in a controlled environment.
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5. 4application · medium

   A level designer has just finished a blockout (grey-box) of a new multiplayer arena. Before investing time in art assets and lighting, the team wants to verify that the core layout supports the intended 5v5 combat flow. Which testing activity should be performed at this stage?

   • AFreeze the level layout and begin final art production to keep the project on schedule.
   • BConduct a localization review of all in-level text and UI elements to ensure the arena is culturally appropriate.
   • CRun a focused playtest with internal testers to evaluate spawn fairness, sightlines, and route balance using placeholder geometry.
   • DPerform a full compatibility pass across all target platforms to catch rendering and performance issues early.
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6. 5application · medium

   A QA tester is testing a level for the first time. They find a spot where the player can jump onto a ledge that was not intended to be accessible, allowing them to skip a large portion of the level. What is the tester's primary responsibility?

   • AFix the ledge by adding an invisible wall.
   • BKeep it a secret to use as a speedrun trick later.
   • CIgnore it since the player is just exploring the level.
   • DReport the exploit as a bug, including the steps to reproduce it.
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