Gaming Lesson 1

Which term describes the information or criticism that a developer is given to suggest ways to improve a design?

• Storyboarding
• Brainstorming
• Prototype
• Feedback

Which of the following helps you plan out every step of an animation?

• Code
• Sprites
• Variables
• Storyboard

A game that involves the use of dice or cards is which type of game?

• Skill
• Role-playing
• Chance
• Virtual

Which term describes the first operational model of a design such as a game?

• Flowchart
• Feedback
• Storyboard
• Prototype

A group problem-solving technique that involves all members of the group contributing ideas spontaneously is called:

• feedback.
• stroryboarding.
• brainstorming.
• role-playing.

Jacob wants to introduce a new game to Andres where they can challenge each other's skills and add other players to compete. This game, called "Words with Friends", can also be played via social media and its objective is to see who is the smartest and fastest at creating words out of random letters. What role does this game have in today's society?

• Social Networking
• Recreation
• Education
• Therapy

You are designing a game to be played on iPods, iPads and iPhones. Which computer platform is the best to use when creating this game?

• Any Smartphone
• Windows
• Linux
• Apple

You are new to the game design process. You want to understand how the audience, elements, and characters interact together. An excellent way for a new game designer to understand the game design process is to ________________ an existing game that they like and play.

• deconstruct
• design
• buy
• revise

While testing your game, you discover that the game is not keeping score correctly. What is the first step necessary to correct the score-keeping problem?

• Test and refine the solution.
• Execute the solution.
• Brainstorm a plan to solve the problem.
• Identify and understand the problem.

Matteo is the human resources manager at a major printing firm. He wants to use gaming to teach new employees printing skills. This is an example of using games as a form of:

• Task Training
• Recreation
• Social Networking
• Therapy