Understanding the Types of Defects in Level Design CT-GAME Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26application · medium

   A level with a large indoor arena has many dynamic shadows cast by moving objects, causing frame rate drops. Profiling shows that shadow rendering is the bottleneck. What is the most effective level design change to improve performance?

   • AReduce the number of dynamic shadow-casting lights or use baked lighting where possible.
   • BAdd more dynamic objects to distract from the shadows.
   • CIncrease the resolution of the shadow maps.
   • DDisable all shadows in the level.
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2. 27foundation · easy

   A level has a significant frame rate drop when the player looks at a large open area. Which type of defect is this?

   • AVisual and rendering defect
   • BPerformance-related level defect
   • CNavigation defect
   • DGameplay flow defect
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4. 28foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a main category of defects in level design?

   • AServer synchronization
   • BInput mapping
   • CAchievement tracking
   • DVisual issues
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5. 29expert · hard

   In a level, players can jump onto a series of rooftops. Testers report that sometimes they land on a rooftop but slide off unexpectedly, while other times they bounce off an invisible barrier above the rooftop. The collision mesh appears correct in the editor. What is the most likely cause and the best diagnostic step?

   • AThe player character's jump physics are too weak; increase jump force.
   • BThe level has too many objects; reduce the number of rooftops.
   • CThe collision mesh may have incorrect normals or be a simplified convex hull; inspect the collision geometry in the editor.
   • DThe rooftop texture is too slippery; change the material's friction.
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6. 30application · medium

   A level requires the player to climb a series of ladders to reach a high platform. A tester with limited hand mobility cannot perform the rapid button presses needed to climb quickly, and the ladders are too long, causing fatigue. What is the most appropriate accessibility improvement?

   • AShorten the ladders to reduce the number of button presses.
   • BAdd a checkpoint at the top of each ladder.
   • CIncrease the player's climbing speed.
   • DAdd an option to hold the climb button instead of tapping repeatedly.
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