Defects Related to Game Testing CT-GAME Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1expert · hard

   A game studio is developing a cross-platform game. The game runs smoothly on PC but has a defect on consoles where the frame rate drops significantly during combat scenes with many enemies. The development team is considering optimizing the graphics or reducing the number of enemies. Which approach is MOST likely to address the root cause of the defect?

   • AReduce the number of enemies in combat scenarios
   • BIncrease the console's memory allocation
   • CLower the game's resolution on all platforms
   • DOptimize the rendering pipeline to reduce the load on the console's GPU
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2. 2expert · hard

   A game tester finds a defect where the game's save file becomes corrupted if the player quits the game during an autosave. The defect is intermittent and hard to reproduce. The tester writes a defect report. Which of the following is the MOST effective way to communicate this defect to the development team?

   • ASuggest that the development team rewrite the save system
   • BState that the game crashes randomly without any details
   • CProvide the steps to reproduce, the frequency of occurrence, and any error messages or logs
   • DReport the defect as a low-priority issue because it is hard to reproduce
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4. 3application · medium

   A game studio is about to release a new mobile game. A tester finds a defect that causes the game to crash on a specific device model when the player opens the inventory. The defect is reproducible but only on that device. The team is debating whether to fix it before launch. Which consideration is MOST important in this decision?

   • AThe tester's personal preference for the game
   • BThe percentage of the target audience that uses that specific device model
   • CThe fact that the defect is not present on other devices
   • DThe cost of the device model
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5. 4application · medium

   A game tester is testing a strategy game. The game's tutorial instructs the player to 'click the barracks to train units.' When the player clicks the barracks, a menu appears, but the 'train' button is grayed out. The player cannot progress. How should this be classified in the context of game testing?

   • ANot a defect because the player might not have enough resources
   • BA general software defect because it is a UI issue
   • CA graphics defect because the button is grayed out
   • DA game defect because it prevents the player from completing a core gameplay action
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6. 5foundation · easy

   When reporting a game defect, why is it important to include the steps to reproduce the defect?

   • ATo assign blame to the developer who caused the defect.
   • BTo prove that the tester is skilled at playing the game.
   • CTo allow developers to recreate the issue and verify the fix.
   • DTo make the defect report longer and more detailed.
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