Tools Support for Game Level Testing CT-GAME Practice Questions (Page 2)

Questions 6–10

1. 6expert · hard

   A QA team is testing a level on both a high-end PC and a low-end laptop. The performance profiler shows that the frame rate is acceptable on the PC but drops below the target on the laptop in a specific area. The team needs to decide whether to optimize the level or adjust the target hardware requirements. What should they do first?

   • AImmediately lower the graphics settings on the laptop to improve performance.
   • BOptimize the level by reducing the number of objects in the area.
   • CRaise the minimum hardware requirements to exclude the laptop.
   • DAnalyze the profiler data to identify the specific bottleneck (e.g., draw calls, memory, or shader complexity) in that area.
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2. 7foundation · easy

   What is the primary use of a content validation tool in game level testing?

   • ATo execute automated test scripts.
   • BTo check for missing or broken asset references.
   • CTo measure the frame rate during gameplay.
   • DTo set breakpoints in the game code.
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4. 8application · medium

   A QA team is about to start testing a new level. They have a limited budget and need to choose which tools to use. The level has complex geometry, a long scripted sequence, and known performance issues in certain areas. The team wants to maximize defect detection while staying within budget. Which tool selection is most appropriate?

   • AUse only a performance profiler to measure frame rates throughout the level.
   • BUse only an automated test script that plays through the entire level and reports failures.
   • CUse a level editor for geometry checks, an automated test for the scripted sequence, and a performance profiler for the known problem areas.
   • DUse a debugging tool to manually step through the level's code and inspect variables.
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5. 9expert · hard

   A QA team has been using a debugging tool to investigate defects, but the tool is expensive and requires specialized training. The team is considering whether to continue using it or switch to a cheaper logging-based approach. They have found that the debugging tool is very effective at finding complex logic errors, but the logging approach is faster for simple issues. What should they consider in their decision?

   • AEvaluate the cost of the debugging tool against the value of the complex defects it finds, and consider using logging for simple issues to reduce costs.
   • BKeep the debugging tool and use logging only for simple issues, regardless of cost.
   • CSwitch entirely to logging because it is cheaper and faster.
   • DStop using both tools and rely on manual code review.
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6. 10foundation · easy

   What is a key factor in evaluating the effectiveness of a test tool?

   • AThe ease of installation, regardless of testing value.
   • BThe number of defects it detects relative to its cost.
   • CThe number of features it has, regardless of usage.
   • DThe popularity of the tool among other teams.
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