Intro to Video Game Design Unit Quiz

1. According to the presentation, which of the following is considered a current or emerging trend?

• A. Cloud gaming
• B. Character building
• C. Hard disc drives
• D. Read-only memory

2. Which of the following is NOT a true statement about operating systems?

• A. They vary across gaming devices
• B. They allow software to use device hardware
• C. They govern the ability to use and re-use data in the future
• D. They provide the gamer with automatic management of software

3. The leading or main character is also known as which of the following?

• A. Android
• B. User interface
• C. Prop
• D. Protagonist

4. The video game design industry does NOT contribute to which of the following sectors?

• A. Communication
• B. Government
• C. Education
• D. Entertainment

5. Which of the following converts instructions from the device into a sequence of signals to activate other components of the system?

• A. Display
• B. Input devices
• C. Primary memory
• D. Control unit

6. Which of the following memory devices is used to store data permanently in the gaming device?

• A. Primary
• B. Secondary
• C. Initial
• D. Final

7. Forward compatibility eliminates the need for which of the following?

• A. Playing outdated games
• B. Starting over when upgrading
• C. Replacing controllers
• D. Using files and data generated by a previous version

8. Which of the following is the acronym for information which describes every aspect of the game design from start to finish?

• A. GID
• B. VGD
• C. GDD
• D. VDD

9. Which of the following is considered a type of input device?

• A. Memory card
• B. Joystick
• C. Software
• D. Monitor

10. What is the purpose of video game software?

• A. Bringing a design to life
• B. Making games portable
• C. Using the keypad or touchscreen as the game controller
• D. Outputting visual images