Testing Activities Throughout the Game Software Development Lifecycle CT-GAME Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   Which testing activity is most characteristic of the pre-production phase in game development?

   • ACertification (TRC) testing for console requirements
   • BCompatibility testing on all target platforms
   • CFull regression testing of all game systems
   • DPlaytesting the prototype to evaluate the core gameplay loop
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2. 12foundation · easy

   What is the focus of maintenance testing after a game's release?

   • ATesting the game's concept for a sequel
   • BPerforming the original certification tests again
   • CVerifying that patches and updates do not introduce new issues
   • DEvaluating the game's marketing campaign
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4. 13application · medium

   A game studio is transitioning from a waterfall to an agile development process. The QA team is used to testing only after the full game is built. The QA manager wants to integrate testing with development more effectively. Which change best supports this integration?

   • AIncrease the length of sprints to give QA more time to test at the end.
   • BHave developers perform all testing to eliminate the need for a separate QA team.
   • CKeep QA as a separate phase after each sprint to maintain independence.
   • DEmbed QA testers within each development sprint to test features as they are completed.
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5. 14application · medium

   A game studio is planning the test strategy for a new game that will have a strong online multiplayer component. The test manager needs to decide how to allocate testing resources between different test types. Which factor should most influence this decision?

   • AThe personal preferences of the lead developer.
   • BThe marketing department's desired release date.
   • CThe game's genre and the specific risks associated with online multiplayer, such as network latency and server stability.
   • DThe number of testers available, regardless of the game's features.
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6. 15application · medium

   A game project is in the concept phase. The team has a rough idea for a puzzle game but no concrete design. The QA lead is asked to contribute to the project. What is the most valuable testing-related activity at this stage?

   • APerform load testing on the game's server architecture.
   • BCreate a complete test plan with detailed test cases for all features.
   • CBegin automated test script development for the core game engine.
   • DConduct a risk analysis of potential technical and design challenges.
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