QUIZ #4 COMPATIBILITY AND DESIGN

Backward compatibility is refers to the capability of running the same hardware or software as the older model of the gaming device

• True

• False

Which of the following groups of systems are backward compatible

• PlayStation, Game Cube, XBOX

• Play Station 2, PlayStation 3, Wii U

• XBOX One, XBOX 360, Atari Jaguar

• Sega DreamCast, Sega Genesis, Sega Master system

Backward compatibility may also be known as

• Up scaling capabilities

• Downgrade potential

• Downward Compatible

• Backward upgrade

What is forward compatibility?

• A system which does not allow you to play games from previous versions

• A game system which is not forward compatible

• A computer software that allows you to emulate all games

• A system which allows you to play games from a future version

The Nintendo GameBoy is the most popular handheld system to be forward compatible

• True

• False

A game concept is a formal game proposal outlining the features of the game, the goals and the overall aspects

• True

• False

GDD stands for

• Gamers Dedication Data

• Game Document Data

• Game Design Document

• Game Desk Data

The GDD does not describe what experience the user should have while playing the game

• True

• False

Which feature is not included in the Game Design Document?

• game story and plot

• characters

• user interface and controls

• Backward and Forward compatibility

The Game Story and Plot should provide an

engaging gaming experience for users

• True

• False