Testing Activities Throughout the Game Software Development Lifecycle CT-GAME Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1expert · hard

   During the beta phase of a multiplayer game, the QA team discovers a severe exploit that allows players to duplicate in-game currency. The exploit is widely known in the community and is being used by many players. The team must decide how to handle this defect. What is the most appropriate action?

   • ADocument the exploit in the defect tracking system and fix it in the next scheduled patch.
   • BImmediately take the game servers offline to prevent further exploitation, then fix the bug.
   • CPrioritize the fix, deploy a hotfix as soon as possible, and communicate with the community about the issue.
   • DIgnore the exploit until after the beta to avoid disrupting testing.
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2. 2foundation · easy

   How should the test plan be adapted during the game development lifecycle?

   • AIt should be created only after the game is feature-complete
   • BIt should remain unchanged once approved at the start of development
   • CIt should be rewritten from scratch at the start of each phase
   • DIt should be updated as the game design and features evolve
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4. 3application · medium

   A development team is starting a new multiplayer shooter. The lead programmer is skeptical about involving testers during the design phase, arguing that there is nothing to test yet. The QA manager wants to demonstrate the value of shift-left testing. Which action best supports this initiative?

   • AAssign testers to assist with level design to speed up production.
   • BHave testers focus on creating automated test scripts for features that are not yet implemented.
   • CWait until the first playable build is available to begin any testing activities.
   • DAsk testers to review the game design document for potential gameplay and balance issues.
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5. 4application · medium

   A studio is developing a VR game. The team is concerned about motion sickness and player comfort. The QA manager wants to apply shift-left testing to address these concerns. Which approach best embodies this?

   • AConduct a large-scale beta test to gather comfort feedback from many players.
   • BRely on the developers' personal experience with VR to ensure comfort.
   • CInvolve testers in playtesting early prototypes to gather feedback on comfort and motion sickness.
   • DWait until the game is feature-complete to conduct a comprehensive comfort testing session.
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6. 5application · medium

   A studio is in the pre-production phase of a new open-world RPG. The team has just finalized the game design document and is about to start prototyping core mechanics. The QA lead wants to establish a testing presence early. Which testing activity is most appropriate for this phase?

   • ARun a full regression suite on the prototype to ensure all features work together.
   • BConduct load testing to verify the server infrastructure can handle peak player counts.
   • CDevelop a detailed test plan covering all future test cases for the entire game.
   • DPerform exploratory testing on the prototype to evaluate the feel and fun of core mechanics.
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