Exam 10: Video Game Programming

A rocket becomes a projectile once its engine runs out of fuel.

A(n) ____ is a software tool that allows developers to assemble video games from existing objects and methods.

____ test video game software under all possible circumstances to make sure that it works properly.

Physics engines include software that will react to a collision when it occurs.

____ implement software that simulates the movement of objects in the real world, which are affected by things like gravity and the collision of one object with another.

Collision detection works by checking to see if one object overlaps another in a virtual space.

A(n) ____ refers to a game that is played online with hundreds or thousands of people, each playing the role of a character in a virtual environment at the same time.

Graphics APIs allow programmers to include instructions for graphics programming in their software.

A(n) ____ is a game in which the player is on a quest or adventure to solve a mystery, find a lost object, or complete some other goal that involves exploration and overcoming obstacles.

A(n) ____ is a game played on a video screen, controlled electronically using computer software.