Difference Between Localization of a Game Product and Application Software CT-GAME Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26expert · hard

   A game and a business application are both being localized for Arabic. The game has a dialogue box with a character name, while the application has a form with a date field. Both have limited space. What is the most critical difference in handling these constraints?

   • ABoth should use the same solution, such as truncation, to save development time.
   • BThe game should use a scrollable text box, while the application should use a dropdown for dates.
   • CThe game should use abbreviation, while the application should use a larger date field.
   • DThe game should prioritize preserving the character's name, while the application should prioritize correct date formatting.
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2. 27application · medium

   A game's UI has a text box that displays character names. The German translation of a character name is 30% longer than the English original. The UI element has a fixed width. What is the most appropriate solution?

   • AImplement dynamic text scaling or abbreviation rules for the UI element.
   • BIncrease the font size to make the text fit better.
   • CShorten the German name arbitrarily to fit the box.
   • DAllow the text to overflow into the adjacent UI elements.
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4. 28foundation · easy

   What is the key difference between game localization and simple translation?

   • ATranslation only changes text, while localization also adapts cultural and contextual elements.
   • BTranslation is done by machines, while localization is always done by humans.
   • CTranslation is optional, while localization is mandatory for all games.
   • DTranslation is only for text, while localization is only for audio.
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5. 29application · medium

   A tax preparation app is being localized for the UK. The app currently uses US-specific tax terms and a 5-digit ZIP code field. What is the most important localization change?

   • AKeep US tax terms but add a glossary for UK users.
   • BChange the app's currency symbol to £ but keep the ZIP field.
   • CReplace US tax terms with UK equivalents and change the ZIP field to a UK postcode format.
   • DOnly translate the user interface strings into British English.
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6. 30foundation · easy

   Why is legal text often a focus of application localization?

   • ALegal text must be translated to match the game's narrative.
   • BLegal text is only present in games, not applications.
   • CLegal text is always written in a different font.
   • DLegal text must comply with local laws and regulations.
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