A tester finds a defect where the left analog stick occasionally fails to register a full push to the left. What is the MOST important information to include in the defect report to help developers reproduce the issue?

The exact steps to reproduce the issue, including the specific game action and controller movement

The tester's personal opinion on the controller's build quality

A list of all games the tester has played with this controller

A game studio is playtesting a new action-adventure game. Several testers with smaller hands complain that they experience hand fatigue and difficulty reaching the shoulder buttons during long sessions. The controller is a standard-sized model. The testers with larger hands report no issues. What is the most appropriate way to document this defect?

Report it as a feedback defect because the controller causes discomfort during vibration

Report it as a controller compatibility defect because the controller is not suitable for all hand sizes

Report it as an ergonomic defect with a description of the physical discomfort and the specific user demographic affected

Report it as a calibration defect because the button placement causes inaccurate input

A tester is using a Bluetooth controller and notices that the connection drops intermittently when the player moves more than 3 meters away from the console. The controller works fine at closer distances. What is the most likely cause of this connectivity defect?

The console's operating system has a bug that limits Bluetooth range

The Bluetooth signal strength is insufficient at longer distances

The game is sending too much data over the Bluetooth connection

The controller's battery is low, causing the Bluetooth radio to lose power

A tester is testing a game that uses the analog triggers for acceleration and braking in a driving game. The tester reports that the car accelerates even when the trigger is not pressed. The tester has tried multiple controllers and the issue persists. What is the most likely cause of this defect?

The game's dead zone for the trigger is set too low, causing the resting position to be interpreted as input

The trigger is physically stuck in a pressed position

The game has a bug that causes the car to accelerate on its own

The controller's firmware is causing ghost inputs

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Domain 6Objective 2

Defects Related to the Specifics of Game Controllers CT-GAME Practice Questions (Page 6)

Part of the Game Controllers Testing domain, which makes up ~9% of our current practice bank. ISTQB does not publish an official question count, but from its 60-minute exam (~25–40 total, ~2–4 in this domain), expect 1–1 from this objective — we provide 33 practice questions to prepare you well beyond it. (estimate)

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Questions 26–30

26foundation · easy
During a playtest, several testers with smaller hands report that they cannot comfortably reach the right analog stick while holding the controller normally. They must shift their grip, which causes them to accidentally press the face buttons. What type of defect is this?
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27foundation · easy
A tester finds a defect where the left analog stick occasionally fails to register a full push to the left. What is the MOST important information to include in the defect report to help developers reproduce the issue?
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28application · medium
A game studio is playtesting a new action-adventure game. Several testers with smaller hands complain that they experience hand fatigue and difficulty reaching the shoulder buttons during long sessions. The controller is a standard-sized model. The testers with larger hands report no issues. What is the most appropriate way to document this defect?
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29foundation · easy
A tester is using a Bluetooth controller and notices that the connection drops intermittently when the player moves more than 3 meters away from the console. The controller works fine at closer distances. What is the most likely cause of this connectivity defect?
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30expert · medium
A tester is testing a game that uses the analog triggers for acceleration and braking in a driving game. The tester reports that the car accelerates even when the trigger is not pressed. The tester has tried multiple controllers and the issue persists. What is the most likely cause of this defect?
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Defects Related to the Specifics of Game Controllers CT-GAME Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

During a playtest, several testers with smaller hands report that they cannot comfortably reach the right analog stick while holding the controller normally. They must shift their grip, which causes them to accidentally press the face buttons. What type of defect is this?

A tester finds a defect where the left analog stick occasionally fails to register a full push to the left. What is the MOST important information to include in the defect report to help developers reproduce the issue?

A tester is using a Bluetooth controller and notices that the connection drops intermittently when the player moves more than 3 meters away from the console. The controller works fine at closer distances. What is the most likely cause of this connectivity defect?

A tester is testing a game that uses the analog triggers for acceleration and braking in a driving game. The tester reports that the car accelerates even when the trigger is not pressed. The tester has tried multiple controllers and the issue persists. What is the most likely cause of this defect?

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