Computer Science History
Who is considered the "Father of Computer Science" and wrote the first algorithm?
Who is Alan Turing?
What is the term for a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do?
What is code?
What is the term for designing how a user interacts with a game or app?
What is user experience (UX) design?
What is the term for the process of creating the rules, mechanics, and overall structure of a game?
What is game design?
What is the purpose of background music in a game?
What is to enhance the atmosphere, mood, or excitement of the game?
What is IBM?
International Business Machines
Which programming language is often used to create games and apps?
What is JavaScript?
What are wireframes used for in the design process?
What is creating a visual blueprint or layout of the app's screens and features?
What does the acronym "PVP" stand for in gaming?
What is Player versus Player?
True or false: Music in video games is always composed specifically for each game.
True
Who co-founded Microsoft and is known as one of the pioneers of the personal computer revolution?
Who is Bill Gates?
What does the acronym "HTML" stand for?
What is Hypertext Markup Language?
What is the term for the overall look and feel of an app or game, including colors, fonts, and graphics?
What is the visual design?
What is the purpose of game mechanics in a game?
What is to provide rules, actions, and interactions that shape the gameplay experience?
How can sound effects be used to provide feedback to players during gameplay?
What is to indicate actions, events, or changes happening in the game, such as collecting a power-up or taking damage?
Which company created the first graphical user interface (GUI) for personal computers with their operating system, Macintosh?
What is Apple?
What is the purpose of a loop in programming?
What is to repeat a set of instructions multiple times?
What is the purpose of usability testing in app development?
What is to evaluate and improve the app's user-friendliness and effectiveness?
What are the three main components of game design?
What are mechanics, dynamics, and aesthetics?
What is the term for the sound effect that plays when a player achieves a goal or completes a level in a game?
What is a victory or success sound?
hich programming language was created by Guido van Rossum and is known for its simplicity and readability?
What is Python?
Which technology allows developers to build cross-platform apps using a single codebase?
What is React Native?
Why is it important to understand the target audience when designing an app or game?
What is to ensure that the design meets their needs, preferences, and expectations?
What is the term for the gradual increase in difficulty or complexity as players advance through a game?
What is progression?
Which popular game series features a character named Master Chief and is known for its epic musical score?
What is the "Halo" series?