Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a basic element of game design?

Accepted Answer

Health codes

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Aesthetics

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Mechanics

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Dynamics

Question 2

What is a game mechanic?

Accepted Answer

An action or behavior that a player can perform within a game

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The emotions and feelings a player experiences while playing a game

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The overall story and world of a game

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The visual and audio elements of a game

Question 3

What is game flow?

Accepted Answer

The way a game's mechanics and other elements work together to create a seamless and engaging experience for the player

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The way a game's audio and visual elements work together

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The way a game's aesthetic elements work together

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The way a game's story progresses

Question 4

What is game balance?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring that no one strategy or approach dominates the game, and that all players have a chance to succeed

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Making sure the audio and visual elements of a game are pleasing to the player

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Creating emotionally engaging characters and narratives

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Creating a world and story that is consistent and believable

Question 5

What is a playtest?

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A session in which a game is played and evaluated in order to identify and address issues and improve the game's design

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A session in which players compete against each other to win a prize

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A session in which players try out a demo version of a game

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A session in which developers test the functionality of a game's code

Question 6

What is game immersion?

Accepted Answer

The feeling of being fully absorbed and engaged in a game, to the point where the player forgets they are playing a game

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The emotional responses and reactions that a game elicits from the player

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The visual and audio elements of a game that create a sense of ambiance and atmosphere

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The way a game's mechanics and elements work together to create a seamless and engaging experience for the player

Question 7

What is game design documentation?

Accepted Answer

A collection of documents that outline the game's mechanics, rules, story, and other elements, and serve as a reference for the development team

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The process of designing a game's audio and visual elements

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The code that comprises the game's software

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The process of creating characters and narratives for a game

Question 8

What is a game prototype?

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A preliminary version of a game that is used to test and refine its design before development begins

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The final version of a game that is released after all bugs and glitches have been fixed

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A limited version of a game that is sold at a lower price point than the full game

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A fully functioning version of a game that is ready to be released to the public

Question 9

What is game market research?

Accepted Answer

The process of gathering data and insights about the game industry and its audiences in order to inform game design and marketing decisions

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The process of analyzing player feedback in order to improve a game's design

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The process of testing a game's mechanics and elements to ensure they are functioning properly

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The process of creating advertising materials for a game

Question 10

What is a game engine?

Accepted Answer

A software framework that provides developers with the tools to create and design games

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The process of designing a game's mechanics and elements

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The code that comprises a game's software

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The process of creating a game's audio and visual elements

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