Gameplay Testing CT-GAME Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16application · medium

   A tester is evaluating a platformer game. The core mechanic is a double-jump. During testing, the tester finds that the second jump sometimes does not register if the player presses the jump button too quickly after the first jump. The issue is consistent and reproducible. What is the most likely classification of this defect?

   • AA usability issue, because the player does not understand how to perform the double-jump.
   • BA balance issue, because the double-jump is too weak compared to the single jump.
   • CA functionality issue, because the core mechanic does not work as intended under a specific input condition.
   • DA performance issue, because the game drops frames when the double-jump is executed.
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2. 17foundation · easy

   During which development phase is gameplay testing typically first introduced to a broader audience to gather feedback on the game's fun and balance?

   • APre-production phase
   • BPost-release phase
   • CBeta phase
   • DAlpha phase
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4. 18expert · hard

   A game studio is in the late beta phase. The team has a limited budget and must decide between conducting a final round of usability testing on the game's UI or a final round of exploratory testing on the game's core mechanics. The game's UI has been stable for several builds, but the core mechanics have recently been changed. Which approach is more appropriate?

   • AConduct both usability testing and exploratory testing, splitting the budget evenly between them.
   • BSkip both and rely on automated tests to catch any remaining issues.
   • CConduct exploratory testing on the core mechanics, since they have recently changed and are more likely to contain new defects.
   • DConduct usability testing on the UI, since it is the player's primary interface with the game.
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5. 19foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of gameplay testing in the overall game testing process?

   • ATo check that all user interface elements are correctly localized for different languages
   • BTo ensure that all game assets are optimized for memory and storage constraints
   • CTo evaluate the game's mechanics, balance, and player experience from the perspective of a player
   • DTo verify that the game meets technical performance benchmarks on target hardware
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6. 20expert · hard

   A tester is using exploratory testing on a new game. The tester discovers a defect that is not in the test plan. The tester also finds a potential usability issue that is not a defect but could be improved. The tester has limited time to document these findings. What should the tester do?

   • AReport the usability issue as a defect, since it is a problem with the game.
   • BDocument the defect in the defect tracking system and note the usability issue in a separate feedback document.
   • CDocument both the defect and the usability issue in the defect tracking system, since they are both issues.
   • DIgnore the usability issue and focus only on the defect, since the tester has limited time.
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