How Testing Mitigates Product Risks of Video Games CT-GAME Practice Questions (Page 5)

Questions 21–25

1. 21foundation · easy

   How does testing help mitigate product risks in video games?

   • ABy focusing only on the most complex features, testing ensures all product risks are addressed.
   • BBy increasing the number of testers, testing guarantees a bug-free game.
   • CBy detecting defects early, testing reduces the likelihood and impact of product risks.
   • DBy automating all test cases, testing eliminates the need for manual testing.
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2. 22application · medium

   A puzzle game has a product risk: the touch controls are not responsive on certain tablets. What is the most likely impact on the game's commercial success?

   • AThe game will require more storage space, affecting downloads.
   • BThe game will be banned in certain countries due to accessibility issues.
   • CPlayers will abandon the game due to frustration, leading to poor reviews and lower sales.
   • DThe game will have a higher rating on app stores due to increased difficulty.
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4. 23foundation · easy

   A game has a complex multiplayer mode that is a key selling point, but it has had many defects in previous builds. According to risk-based testing, how should the test team allocate its efforts?

   • AAllocate less testing effort to the multiplayer mode because it is already well-known to the team.
   • BAllocate more testing effort to the multiplayer mode because it has high business impact and a history of defects.
   • CAllocate the same testing effort to all modes to ensure equal coverage.
   • DAllocate testing effort only to the single-player mode because it is easier to test.
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5. 24foundation · easy

   How can a product risk such as a game-breaking bug in a critical quest line negatively affect the commercial success of a video game?

   • AIt can increase the game's file size, making it harder to download.
   • BIt can cause the development team to miss internal milestones.
   • CIt can lead to negative reviews and word-of-mouth, reducing sales and damaging the brand.
   • DIt can make the game more difficult than intended, reducing player retention.
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6. 25application · medium

   A studio is developing a multiplayer shooter. The team is debating whether to allocate more time to fixing a rare crash in the main menu or to a networking bug that causes players to desync during matches. The producer argues that the crash is a product risk because it affects the game's stability. Which statement best distinguishes the networking bug as a product risk rather than a project risk?

   • AIt directly degrades the core gameplay experience for players, potentially harming reviews and sales.
   • BIt could delay the release schedule, affecting the team's ability to deliver on time.
   • CIt requires additional developer training to fix, increasing the team's workload.
   • DIt is a risk that the game will not be ready for the planned marketing campaign.
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