MTA: Gaming Development Fundamentals (98-374) Free Practice Test

Question 1

HOTSPOT
You need to identify the characteristics of a game when the player is in first-person view.
For each of the following statements, select Yes if the statement is true. Otherwise, select
No. Each correct selection is worth one point.

Correct Answer:

Question 2

Which three gestures are supported by Windows Phone 7 XNA games? (Choose three.)

A. Flick

B. Triple tap

C. pinch

D. scroll

E. Hold

Correct Answer: A,C,E

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Question 3

Which XNA method allows you to build a matrix to move scene geometry on one or more axes?

A. Matrix.Determinant()

B. Matrix.Invert()

C. Matrix.CreateLookAt()

D. Matrix.Createtranslation()

Correct Answer: D

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Question 4

Two solid objects collide in your game.
Which three object properties should you use to calculate the collision response? (Choose three.)

A. Acceleration

B. Luminosity

C. Velocity

D. Rotation

E. Mass

Correct Answer: A,C,E

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Question 5

Which is a unique trait of console platforms compared to personal computer (PC) platforms?

A. Consoles that are on the same network pool their memory, central processing units (CPUs), and video card capabilities among players.

B. Consoles have multiple computing cores.

C. Consoles have higher video resolution.

D. Consoles that are the same model and version have the same hardware specifications for memory, central processing units (CPUs), and video hardware.

Correct Answer: D

Question 6

You are implementing shaders into a 3D game-rendering engine.
What describes a shader?

A. it is a transformation scripting interface.

B. It provides a programmable interface into the graphics pipeline.

C. it is a scripting graphical user interface.

D. it is a programmable interface before the graphics pipeline.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 7

You create a game project that stores player information on a central server. The information is accessed by using the Internet.
You must ensure that player information cannot be accessed by an unauthorized user.
You need to identify the most secure methods to send data to the server.
Which two methods should you use? (Choose two.)

A. Embed the information in a universal resource locator (URL) as a query string and then send the information by using the HTTP protocol.

B. Send the information by using the HTTPS protocol.

C. Encrypt the information and then send it by using the HTTP protocol.

D. Embed the information as part of an HTML form post method and then send the information by using an HTTP connection.

Correct Answer: C,D

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Question 8

What are the two unique features of Kinect in comparison to the Xbox 360 handheld controller? (Choose two.)

A. Wireless of audible input

B. Wireless control of the game

C. Tracking of skeletal motions

D. Recognizing facial features

Correct Answer: C,D

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Question 9

Which two techniques can be used to indicate the transparency area in a sprite? (Choose two.)

A. A normal map

B. A bump map

C. A UV map

D. An alpha channel

E. A texel

F. An index color

Correct Answer: B,C

Question 10

Platformers and Shooters are sub-genres of:

A. Simulation.

B. Action.

C. Strategy.

D. Adventure.

Correct Answer: B

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Question 11

Which two platforms allow developers to program the graphics processing unit (GPU) by using HLSL in XNA Game Studio? (Choose two.)

A. Xbox 360

B. Microsoft Zune HD

C. Windows Phone 7

D. Windows PC

Correct Answer: A,C

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Question 12

This question requires that you evaluate the underlined text to determine if it is correct.
You develop a game that stores high scores on the hard drive of a personal computer.
You need to ensure that users cannot edit the scores by using Microsoft Notepad.
The scores should be stored in a/an binary data format.
Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select "No change is needed" if the underlined text makes the statement correct.

A. HTML

B. XML

C. plain text

D. No change is needed

Correct Answer: B

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Question 13

Which of the following is unique to a Windows PC game compared to games played on the Xbox 360 or Windows Phone 7?

A. Updates can be downloaded and installed when necessary.

B. Multiple players can connect and play by using the Internet.

C. Complex input is available by using the mouse, keyboard, or handheld controllers.

D. Game results and achievements can be posted to online leaderboards.

Correct Answer: C

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