Game Lab flashcards

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What is a sprite in Game Lab?

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A graphic character or object that can be controlled or animated.

Answer explanation

A sprite in Game Lab refers to a graphic character or object that can be controlled or animated, making it essential for creating interactive elements in games.

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What is the purpose of the draw() function in Game Lab?

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It continuously runs code inside it, allowing animations and interactions to happen.

Answer explanation

The draw() function in Game Lab continuously runs the code inside it, which is essential for creating animations and handling user interactions, making it a key component for dynamic gameplay.

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Which function checks if two sprites are touching? Options: isColliding(), isTouching(), checkCollision(), spriteTouch()

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isTouching()

Answer explanation

The function isTouching() is specifically designed to check if two sprites are touching each other. The other options do not serve this purpose, making isTouching() the correct choice.

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What do the x and y coordinates control in Game Lab?

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The position of sprites on the screen.

Answer explanation

The x and y coordinates determine where sprites are placed on the screen. Changing these values moves the sprites to different locations, making this the correct choice.

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What is keyDown("right") used for?

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It checks if the right arrow key is being pressed.

Answer explanation

keyDown("right") is used to check if the right arrow key is currently being pressed. This allows the program to respond to user input, making it essential for interactive applications.

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What is a variable?

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A container used to store data, such as a score or game state.

Answer explanation

A variable is a container used to store data, such as a score or game state. It allows programs to manage and manipulate information dynamically, unlike graphic characters, functions, or sound effects.

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True or False: Sprites are automatically drawn to the screen without needing to be placed in the draw() loop.

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TRUE

Answer explanation

TRUE: Sprites are designed to be automatically drawn to the screen in many game development frameworks, eliminating the need to manually place them in the draw() loop.

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What does the createSprite() function do?

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It creates a new sprite at a given x and y position.

Answer explanation

The createSprite() function is used to instantiate a new sprite at specified x and y coordinates, allowing it to be displayed on the screen. This makes the second answer choice the correct one.

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What function adds images or animations to sprites?

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addAnimation() or addImage()

Answer explanation

The correct functions to add images or animations to sprites are addAnimation() or addImage(). These functions specifically handle the addition of visual elements, unlike the other options listed.

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What is the purpose of background() in Game Lab?

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It sets the background color or image of the canvas each frame.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is that background() sets the background color or image of the canvas each frame, allowing for dynamic visual changes in the Game Lab environment.