Digital Design Test 3
a document that describe the scenes and sequence of a game
Storyboard
What is an advantage of using cascading style sheets?
They can make development much more efficient.
In the process of video game creation, when does quality assurance take place?
at several points throughout the process
This document is the last to be written.
technical design document
What is the function of a computer's operating system?
It is a software program that controls all of the actions of a computer, with the exception of startup program functions.
Once you have created or selected e-commerce software, you will need to set up a0 accounts with credit card companies and banks.
Merchant
Which of the following is a common file type used for inserting images with HTML?
JPEG
fast-paced games that involve some type of quest to complete a task
Action Adventure
The a0 of the site is what will be displayed on the web page.
Body
These help to define the style in which web pages will be displayed, and cuts down on the amount of repetitive code.
Cascading Style Sheets
Which of the following tools cuts down significantly on the need for repetitive code?
Cascading Style Sheets
This document is the first to be written.
game design document
When was the first digital computer system used in flight simulation?
1960s
This tag allows you to add descriptive information about the document.
< meta >
They create objects or images within the game that appear to be in motion.
Animators
made the biggest early impact on the home gaming industry
Atari
What term is commonly used to refer to HTML formatting?
Code
The term a0 language is given to any of various languages that a computer can understand.
Computer
a document that includes information on art, music, and sound
Design specifics
Which of the following statements most accurately summarizes the creation of programming languages?
Different programming languages are better for different functions, and new programming languages are being written all the time.
RSS means 'Really Simple, Stupid.'
False
Creating a game design document (GDD) is an extremely important part of the video game creation process. Explain the purpose of a GDD, and describe at least four of the different features that must be included in a well-written GDD.
Game design documents are important in order to communicate ideas and keep track of what needs to be done. A game design document should include a core statement describing the game, the story of the game, design specifics, and a list of features that need to be included and accomplished in order for the game to launch.
What must be done to an image before it can be inserted as a graphic on a web page?
It must be saved in a format that is compatible with the web.
an explanation of what the user is going to experience in the game
List of features
MMORPG
Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games
How were online interactive games in the 1970s different from those played in 2013?
Online interactive games in the 1970s were very slow and expensive to use.
What impact, if any, did PC technology have on the quality of video games?
PC technology improved game performance and abilities.
a0 is the unauthorized copying and selling or distributing of licensed video games.
Piracy
This refers to checkpoints during a game's development where it is evaluated to make sure there are no problems.
Quality assurance
These help users develop websites with little to no understanding of markup languages.
Rapid development tools
Which of the following tools sends out notifications to users of certain websites?
Real Simple Syndication
These send out notifications to subscribers that let them know a website's content has changes.
Real Simple Syndication feeds
RTS
Real time strategy
What does RTS stand for in reference to a type of video game that requires intensive strategy?
Real time strategy
What is another name for Real Simple Syndication?
Rich Site Summary
What was the first video game manufacturer to introduce a simulation game in amusement parks?
Sega
In what way, if any, does the < meta > tag differ from other tags?
The < meta > tag is self-closing in some versions of HTML, while other tags are not.
What statement best characterizes the standard structure of creating game design documents?
There is no set standard way of creating a game design document.
What statement best describes the relationship between HTML, XML, and XHTML?
They are all markup languages, and all have some commonalities and dissimilarities with each other.
Which of the following methods is the most professional way to indicate a link on a web page?
Use text to indicate the link instead of showing the URL.
Is it a good idea to change the size of a chosen image before inserting the file into the page, rather than resizing it with HTML? Why or why not?
Yes, because the more the browser has to do to the image, the slower it will load.
What language uses tags to tell the computer what content to present?
markup language
This refers to the point in the game's development when it is complete and ready to be made available to the public.
product launch
In the tag < img src="location of image" alt="short description of image" >, what is referred to by "location of image"?
the URL where the image is located
When one says that e-commerce takes away the physical boundaries in doing business, it's mostly referring to the actual business transaction - the buying and selling, not to the delivery of what was purchased if that is a physical product
True
When was the first coin-operated video game introduced?
1970s
What is the very first tag that is used when creating an HMTL document?
< !Doctype >
This tag begins the information to create the content of a web page.
< body >
This tag contains important identifying information about the document.
< head >
What hand-held gaming system did Nintendo release in 1989?
Game Boy
This is an initial document that includes the necessary information to build a game.
Game design document
What is one of the major advantages of e-commerce?
It allows people access to products they may not have had access to in the past.
What is the function of an HTML test bed?
It tests HTML code to make sure it is written properly.
How are < embed > tags used in web page creation?
They can add videos or other media that is found on the web.
Selling a product through an electronic medium is called a0.
e-commerce
This document is the second to be written.
storyboard
What type of video game did Sega introduce in amusement parks in the 1960s?
submarine simulation
When were commercial simulated programs for business introduced?
the 1950s
There are many different types of simulations for training, as there are many different fields that stand to benefit from simulation training programs. Name three of the professions that use simulation training programs, and briefly explain why these fields benefit from such games.
--Firefighters: Firefighters can use training simulations to help simulate a stressful situation that could not be recreated in person, allowing the firefighter to train for potential scenarios to increase the likely-hood of his safety. --Surgeons: Simulation training programs are beneficial to surgeons at is can allow them to practice with their precision and for surgeries, they aren't familiar within-case they ever have to perform the surgery in an emergency situation. -Dentists: Using simulations can help prepare a new dentist for more intricate procedures like tooth replacements, cavity fillings, and root canals.
What is the difference, if any, between a digital artist and an animator?
A digital artist designs the look and feel of the game, while an animator creates objects that appear to be in motion.
How do simulators react to the actions of the user?
Consequences are immediate and the user may need to further act or respond.
games that require players to build and manage something, like a city or amusement park
Construction simulation
The first simulated training programs used in business were computer-based.
False
The aerospace industry uses a0 simulators to train astronauts and design spacecraft.
Flight
the initial document developed by game designers, which includes the information necessary to build a game (abbreviated GDD)
Game design document
In what way, if any, is a model different from a simulation?
Models are types of simulations that transform data sets into scenarios.
They must have an excellent eye for detail and a good understanding of mathematical principles.
Programmers
games that require players to create unique identity and interact with other players' characters
Role playing games
the document developed to communicate to the programmer the technical requirements to run the game (abbreviated TDD)
Technical design document
What best describes the development of 3-D graphics in the video game industry?
The ability to create them existed in the 1970s, but their use in the gaming industry did not become widespread until the 1990s.
Which of the following best describes today's average gamer?
The average age is thirty, and only slightly more males play than females.
What is a primary difference between the header section of a document and the body
The body is displayed on the web page and the header is not.
What is a major advantage of medical simulators?
The procedures can be practiced with no risk to a patient.
The U.S. military was instrumental in the rise of the simulation training industry.
True
a general explanation of the game related to the type of game being created
core statement
Pearl, Python, Lula, and Java are all examples of programming a0.
languages
When a game is finally published and made available to the public, this step is called a a0.
launch
When were the first computers developed?
mid- to late-1940s
computer models take complex data sets and transform them into real-life simulations
model
the language used to build the game that tells computers what to display and allows communication through the Internet
programming language
RPG
role-playing game
computer-based program that mimics a real life event
simulation
For how long has flight simulation been used to train pilots and help engineers design planes?
since World War I
What does MMORPG stand for?
Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games
The easiest way to add a video to your website is to upload it to YouTube and embed the video in your website.
True
It is the customer's own responsibility to ensure that his or her private information is secure.
False
What is another name for a digital artist?
GRaphic designer
How can someone get access to an HTML test bed?
How can someone get access to an HTML test bed?
What is the best way to change background color and text color?
If it should be applied to the entire site, then define it in the CSS, but use HTML if it should only apply to part of the site.
What is the function of a header when writing HTML?
It provides the browser with information about the web page.
introduced the first simulation game at amusement parks
Sega
What statement best describes how merchant accounts process credit cards?
Some merchant accounts process credit cards immediately, while other types of merchant accounts process the credit cards in batches.
What is one of the advantages of using shopping cart software?
Some shopping cart software will help you expand your exposure and increase the ease of use for your customers.
In what way, if any, is the amount of traffic to a website impacted by the order in which it shows up on a list of search results?
The higher the site is on the list, the more likely it is that customers will visit the site.
Which statement best describes the relationship between operating systems and programming languages?
There are different operating systems, and they may be written in different types of programming languages.
In terms of response time, what is the difference between First Person Shooters and Construction Simulations?
While First Person Shooters require quick response, Construction Simulations require deliberate strategy.
If you want to subscribe to an RSS feed, what else will you need?
an RSS aggregator
A game's a0 is what contains its directions and calculations; some refer to it as the "engine" that drives the game.
code
The number of colleges offering degrees in game design _____ from 2010 to 2011.
doubled
How are HTML tags written?
inside brackets
What type of language makes things run faster by taking different components of a complex computer program and connecting them together?
scripting language
In what situations are simulations especially useful?
when the real life situation for which someone is training cannot be experienced before the actual event
Video Games
electronic games played on an electronic device
This refers to the point at which individuals not involved in the development process test the game.
focus group testing
simulations used in business to train students or employees to perform a particular task
functional simulations
released the Xbox gaming system in 2001.
Microsoft
In what way, if any, are the minimum educational requirements similar for an instructional designer and a computer programmer?
They both must have at least a bachelor's degrees in their respective fields.
Identify the two different types of basic test that can (and should) be run on HTML code, and explain their importance. Why is it so vital that both of these types of tests be used to check a writer's code?
-HTML testbeds: A site that you can use to test the HTML code that you have written. Cut and paste your source code into the test frame of any online free testbed and select the "test" or "view" button. This allows you to see your web page on how others would see it. -Browser tests: Browser testing allows you to test if your web page is compatible with browser types that you request it to be tested with. If the site is not online or you are not using a rapid development software that is able to test it for you, there are other software programs that can be purchased to let you run the test and even help identify mistakes in the code you've written. -Both types of testing are important in order to ensure the web page will open properly on different browsers and devices, as well as ensuring the written code was done correctly.
What is one of the ways that video games of the 1960s were different from video games of later decades?
Many video games of the 1960s were partly mechanical, while modern video games are completely electronic.
How have military simulations changed since the 1960s?
In the 1960s, they were more complicated to operate and more expensive.
What happens during focus group testing?
Individuals who are not involved in the development process test the game.
How is an instructional designer's job different from that of a computer programmer?
Instructional designers specialize in writing learning materials, while computer programmers write the code that produces the simulation.
A problem that gaming companies are working on is an inability to save a game from a console or PC onto a a0 device.
Mobile
released the hand-held gaming system Game Boy in 1989
Nintendo
What is a functional simulation?
a type of training that focuses on practicing to make decisions in a specific area of a business
A(n) a0 designer is a professional who designs digital learning materials that facilitate learning through an experience.
instructional
In what decade were the first simulation video games introduced at amusement parks?
1960s
They may do a number of tasks, including illustrating, designing, and producing the look and feel of the game.
Digital artists
A a0 gives readers a place to click that will take them directly to another website.
Hyperlink
What is the function of the < !Doctype > tag?
It describes which computer language was used to write the source code.
Which of the following describes the function of a hyperlink?
It gives users a place to click that will take them directly to another website.
What is the function of HTML?
It is used to write documents that will create web pages.
What is the function of a programming language?
It tells computers what to do and allows communication through the Internet
What is the best way to change the size of an image that will be used on a web page?
Resize it in a software program like Photoshop.
Explain briefly the difference between a simulation and a model.
Simulations are able to create predictions and same-case scenarios or real-life events that can task and challenge the user in similar ways that the actual scenario would and basis their "gameplay" of the decisions they make during the simulation. Models take complex data sets and transform the set into a real-life scenario, this is often seen in weather-related topics (like models and predictions of a hurricane's path).
What is a major concern for video game graphics in the future?
Some people believe that if graphics get too realistic, they will become boring.
This document describes the scenes and sequence of a game.
Storyboard
What gaming console, designed by Microsoft, began using PC technology with its release in 2001?
Xbox
What is a total enterprise training system?
a simulation used in business to train employees to make decisions that will impact the business as a whole
Explain Cascading Style Sheets and what they do. Describe their primary function, two effects that this function has on programming, and explain why this is such a benefit to the programmer.
Cascading Style Sheets are used to help format the layout of multiple web pages and can be used to set text types/styles, table sizes, and other aspects of the web pages. CSS helps the programmer keep a uniformed look across all the web pages of the website. All the commonly used styles can be set once in the CSS document and can be repeated on any page that it is referenced to in the CSS file, CSS makes it easier for the programmer to make changes to several pages at once.
In what way, if any, is the size of an image related to the speed with which it loads on a page?
The smaller the image, the faster it loads.
This document is developed to communicate to the programmer the specific requirements of the game.
technical design document
What is piracy?
the unauthorized copying and selling or distribution of media
