Part 2 Exam
Choose ALL of the following statements that might be considered true as related to Crowdfunding
Funding is often given in small increments by large amounts of people A manner in which individuals raise capital to fund a project Popular crowdfunding sites include Indiegogo and Kickstarter
which of the best statements best describe VR
Requires the use of specialized headsets in order for users to interact with the medium Provides a more immersive experience creates a fully digital env. with which the user can interact
Which of the following statements about microtransactions are true? Choose ALL that apply.
They are controversial Can unlock levels, customizations, options, or levels They ask a user to pay a, usually, small amount of money
Why are icons important when it comes to app design? Choose ALL that apply.
They can serve as a logo, of sorts, to help brand an app and give it identity They provide users with the first intrguing glimpse of what the app might offer
What is the name of the famous online platform that hosts tons of live and pre-recorded Let's Plays, Speed Runs, and other E-Sports competitions?
Twitch
Examples of dynamics
personal hygiene, collection, race to the end, territorial acquisition
Which of the following devices would be considered to utilize Augmented Reality?
Google Glass (RIP) Microsoft Hololnes
Some of the tools that one might expect to find in The Foundry include which of the following? Choose ALL that apply.
3-D Modeling and Printing Video Game Development tools Film Editing and Effects software Singer-Songwriter Recording Studio
Howard Scott Warshaw, the creator of E.T the video game was given how much time to program the entirety of the game?
5 weeks
What is the best definition of an algorithm when it comes to generating computer art?
A developed process or series of steps that must be followed
What is the best way to define what a makerspace actually is? Choose ALL that apply.
A form of crowdsourcing for hardware and technology A place in which people with shared interests, especially in computing or technology, can gather to work on projects The sharing of ideas, equipment, and knowledge
It is said that emotion in gaming is created by the combination of _____, _____, and _____. Choose all the answers that apply below.
Aesthetics Mechanics Dynamics
Also known as the worst video game of all time, E.T., the Extra Terrestrial, was famous for how the publisher unloaded all of the extra copies that did not sell. How might that have been?
All remaining copies were buried in a landfill in New Mexico
Which of the following might be the best definition for the term augmented reality?
An intermixing between real-life objects and computer-generated ones
Slightly blurring pixels to make them blend smoothly into each other so fine details can show up better
Anti-aliasing
Subversive art could best be defined in what manner?
As intending to overthrow, destroy, or undermine an existing system
Choose the UI element that would work best for the following case: The user needs to navigate between three main screens frequently: savings, checking, and loan.
Bar
What determined the ability for a particular console generation to be able to process graphical complexity on-screen?
Bit-rate
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Button
Which of the following elements might be considered as exclusively dealing with the UI of an application? Select ALL that apply.
Checkboxes to allow users to choose different options Pickers to choose a color for a paint program Collapsing menus that fold out of view when not needed
The technique of blending colors together in order to add a smoother transition between colors across a sprite
Dithering
(True or False) Tiles from a tileset can only be loaded into a map one time before they are used up.
False
Video games began to come into their own and become a reality as soon as computers gained GUIs. What does that acronym stand for?
Graphic User Interface
What is the concept of scalability as it relates to icon design?
Icons should be vector images that can display cleanly on a multitude of platforms and screen resolutions
A visual designed to elicit interest and hook viewers
Image Card
According to the article "Crowdfunding is in trouble - and the game industry can save it", what is the main factor that is driving the downward trend in crowdfunding?
Investors in a project want to start seeing a return on their initial investment
Which of the following statements best describe AR (Augmented Reality)? Choose ALL the answers that apply.
Is most often experienced through cell phones, tablets, and computer screens, Provides a more transformative experience, Builds upon actual objects and landscapes that exist in the real world
When designing the next big, killer mobile application, an app mockup can help the process in what way?
It allows the designer to see how to navigate through the app
Which of the following could be said true statements about using procedural generation in gaming?
It sacrifices control of details for greater efficiency It allows designers to reuse assets rather than creating everything by hand It is more efficient when many different versions of the same item or set piece need to be present
size(w, h);
It sets the dimensions of the screen with which the user will interact
What are some of the perks that being an E-Sports celebrity brings with it? Choose all that apply.
Jerseys and teams, Sponsorships from companies, Worldwide travel
Which of the following is likely NOT a reason that podcasts have become increasingly popular?
Large media stations have funded advertising campaigns on various social media platforms that are offensive to most people
What are some ways that designers maintain consistency between the icon and the app itself? Choose ALL that apply.
Limiting the palette of the icon to match the palette within the app interface itself The symbolism of the icon should relate to the function of the app
This early system stirred controversy for being the first to charge extra for a system...
Magnavox odyssey
While there might not be a magic bullet formula for creating a successful app, there are certain metrics that can aid in search for success. Choose the most important considerations for an app developer below. Choose ALL that apply.
Make tasks easier Create something new Do something better
Pokemon Go relies heavily on the use of the following in order to make the game to function as an augmented reality experience?
Map data (streets,parks,rivers,etc..) Global Positioning Satellites Phone sensor data Atmospheric data (temp., humidity, biome type, etc...)
This game was one of the more recent games that bragged about an infinite universe to explore that was based upon procedural generation:
No Man's Sky
The democratization of technology has allowed for the incredible rise of disruptive technologies. How would one define this?
One that creates a new niche in an existing market that eventually disrupts the existing market by redefining or even displacing established market leaders
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Potentiometer
A subset of colors used when designing a sprite
Palette
A descriptive paragraph designed to present an interesting and persuasive case as to why someone should become a supporter
Pitch
Which of the following apps utilized augmented reality to great effect (and earned oodles of cash in the process)?
Pokémon Go
Choose the UI element that would work best for the following case: The user is asked to take a survey in which they are asked to choose their feelings about the app thus far. There are three mutually exclusive options: poor, neutral, and positive.
Radio Button
Name one of the two extremely popular podcasts that were spotlighted this week, and which are responsible for innovative development of the podcast genre.
Radiolab or This American life
According to the unit's articles regarding microtransactions, which games are highlighted as examples of how developers use the 'loot box' idea to hook their audience, providing the same thrill as one might have while gambling? Choose ALL that apply.
Random card packs from Hearthstone Possible character unlocks in Battlefront II
red light
Regular led
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Resistor
Even the most basic of VR systems give the user 3 degrees of freedom. What are these three degrees?
Rolling, Yawing, Pitching
background(r, g, b);
Sets the screen color to an initial amount that is specified by the programmer
Stroke
Sets the color of the line that surrounds shapes. It uses the same parameters as background() and fill().
Fill
Sets the fill color of all shapes on the screen. It uses the same parameters as background() and stroke(
The use of shadows, highlights, and variation in lighting to give a sprite depth and contrast
Shading
Students from this university were the first to deploy the coin-operated model for gaining revenue from Spacewar!
Stanford University
More advanced VR systems give the user 6 degrees of freedom. What are these extra three degrees?
Surging, Elevating, Strafing
A descriptive sentence that is often linked with the title of the campaign
Tagline
What was one of the most profound evolutions that the Nintendo Entertainment System presented when compared to arcade games?
The NES was able to feature narrative as a hook to propel interest
What is the best definition of a leitmotif as experienced in gaming?
The act of associating melodies with a person, place or idea within a narrative
What is the best description of VR Sickness?
The headache and nausea that accompany occurs for certain users when using VR for extended periods of times
A persuasive reward program that encourages supporters to pledge more money than they might have originally
Tiers of Support
Choose the answer(s) below that best illustrate the concept of a set piece in game design. Choose ALL that apply.
When approached, a troll explains how he got into the habit of robbing those who cross his bridge. A somber scene that shows missiles slowly moving across a map of the Earth while somber music plays
These are referred to as the movable and interactable part of a game's design...
bits
Since the founding of the smart phone, that app market has been one of the________ supply and _______ demand
high high
Tiles that give the illusion of three dimensions
isometric
Tiles that employ a top down or side view
orthogonal
Mechanics can often be thought of as being the ___________ of a game.
rules
A collection of tiles imported into a map editor
tileset
