Game Development & Management Quiz

What is the primary goal of strategic planning in game development?

• Maximizing game revenue

• Optimizing resource utilization and cost management

• Increasing game complexity

• Reducing team size

In game development, which resource is considered the most limited and difficult to recover?

• Money

• Assets

• Time

• Software

What is the significance of a "vertical slice" in game development?

• It represents a portion of the game containing all major mechanics and features

• It is a financial report for budgeting purposes

• It is a coding method used in game physics

• It refers to a type of 3D modeling technique

Which of the following is NOT typically a milestone in game development?

• Concept approval

• Core mechanics completion

• Launching the game without prior testing

• Final polishing phase

Why is crunch time controversial in the game industry?

• It increases game development speed

• It allows developers to meet deadlines more efficiently

• It can lead to employee burnout and poor work-life balance

• It ensures games are released with no bugs

What is the biggest financial challenge for indie game developers?

• Hiring game testers

• Managing large teams

• Balancing development costs with limited funding

• Securing office space

Which of the following is NOT considered a liability in game development?

• Developer salaries

• Software licensing fees

• Revenue from game sales

• Equipment rental costs

Which model helps balance scope, quality, and time in game development?

• The scope/quality management triangle

• The Tuckman model

• Agile methodology

• The vertical slice model

Outsourcing in game development is often used to:

• Reduce costs and access specialized skills

• Remove in-house developers

• Slow down project timelines

• Increase project complexity unnecessarily

What is the main disadvantage of outsourcing game development?

• Reduced control over the project

• Increased budget flexibility

• Faster project completion

• Enhanced in-house expertise