During a test of a horror game, a tester reports that the controller's vibration does not activate during a specific scripted event where the game is supposed to provide strong haptic feedback. The vibration works in other parts of the game. The tester is using a controller that is known to be fully functional. What is the most likely cause of this defect?

The game has a feedback defect where the haptic event is not triggered correctly

The controller's vibration motor is broken

The controller's battery is too low to support vibration

The game's audio settings are interfering with the vibration

A game studio is developing a game for a handheld console. During playtesting, a tester reports that the console's built-in controls are uncomfortable to use for extended periods, causing hand cramps. The tester also notes that the shoulder buttons are difficult to press because they are too stiff. What is the most appropriate way to document this defect?

Report it as a single ergonomic defect with a description of the discomfort and the specific control issue

Report it as a compatibility defect because the controls are not suitable for all hand sizes

Report it as two separate defects: one for hand cramps and one for stiff shoulder buttons

Report it as a calibration defect because the shoulder buttons are too stiff

A tester is using a wireless controller connected via a USB dongle. During a game, the controller intermittently disconnects and reconnects, causing the character to stop moving. The issue happens more frequently when the tester is standing between the controller and the dongle. What is the most likely cause of the disconnection?

Interference from the USB dongle's radio signal being blocked by the tester's body

The USB dongle is faulty and needs to be replaced

The game is causing the controller to disconnect due to a software bug

The controller's battery is low and needs recharging

During a playtest of a racing game, a tester reports that when they press the right trigger to accelerate, the car sometimes does not respond immediately, and occasionally the car brakes instead. The tester is using a controller with analog triggers. The issue is reproducible with multiple controllers of the same model but not with a keyboard. What is the most likely classification of this defect?

Calibration defect causing the analog trigger value to be misinterpreted

Input lag caused by wireless transmission delay

Ghost input caused by a faulty trigger sensor

Missed input caused by a low battery in the controller

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Defects Related to the Specifics of Game Controllers CT-GAME Practice Questions (Page 5)

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21application · medium
During a test of a horror game, a tester reports that the controller's vibration does not activate during a specific scripted event where the game is supposed to provide strong haptic feedback. The vibration works in other parts of the game. The tester is using a controller that is known to be fully functional. What is the most likely cause of this defect?
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22expert · medium
A game studio is developing a game for a handheld console. During playtesting, a tester reports that the console's built-in controls are uncomfortable to use for extended periods, causing hand cramps. The tester also notes that the shoulder buttons are difficult to press because they are too stiff. What is the most appropriate way to document this defect?
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23foundation · easy
In a racing game, a tester notices that the car accelerates much faster than expected when the right trigger is pressed only halfway. The trigger's physical range of motion is normal. What type of calibration defect is this?
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24application · medium
A tester is using a wireless controller connected via a USB dongle. During a game, the controller intermittently disconnects and reconnects, causing the character to stop moving. The issue happens more frequently when the tester is standing between the controller and the dongle. What is the most likely cause of the disconnection?
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25application · medium
During a playtest of a racing game, a tester reports that when they press the right trigger to accelerate, the car sometimes does not respond immediately, and occasionally the car brakes instead. The tester is using a controller with analog triggers. The issue is reproducible with multiple controllers of the same model but not with a keyboard. What is the most likely classification of this defect?
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In a racing game, a tester notices that the car accelerates much faster than expected when the right trigger is pressed only halfway. The trigger's physical range of motion is normal. What type of calibration defect is this?

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