Game Programming Final Exam

What defines how a player wins or loses a game?

• Storyline

• Mechanics

• Aesthetics

• Soundtrack

What is the term for the player’s methods of interacting with the game?

• Interface

• Feedback

• Controls

• Narrative

Which of the following is an example of a feedback system?

• Jumping

• Music

• Health bar

• Game over screen

What is a "core loop" in game design?

• A sound loop that repeats

• The main gameplay cycle

• A cutscene

• The level design

What type of challenge involves puzzles or riddles?

• Reflex-based

• Environmental

• Narrative

• Cognitive

Which of the following is NOT a mechanic?

• Shooting

• Health regeneration

• Main character's hair color

• Inventory system

What keeps a game engaging over time?

• Visuals

• Progression systems

• Menus

• Character names

What does “player agency” refer to?

• The difficulty level

• The player’s ability to influence the game

• The company that made the game

• The narrator's choices

Which genre most often uses turn-based mechanics?

• Platformer

• RPG

• FPS

• Racing

What mechanic encourages risk and reward?

• Autosaving

• Lives system

• Critical hits

• Cutscenes