Pseudo Code System Components Quiz

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What is the purpose of the 'game loop' in a game application?

To release all data loaded during initialization

To initialize all game resources

To handle user input, game logic, and reflect the result on screen (correct)

To trace memory leaks in the application

Why is it important to release all data loaded inside the game loop before exiting it?

To speed up the execution of the game loop

To reduce the need for a game state manager

To prevent memory leaks and ensure application stability (correct)

To introduce bugs intentionally for testing purposes

In a game application, what is the role of the 'game state manager'?

To optimize memory usage during resource loading

To execute game logic and render graphics on screen

To handle all user interactions in the game loop

To manage the different states of the game and transitions between them (correct)

How do function pointers play a role in managing game logic in the context of a game engine?

They help in defining and executing different game behaviors dynamically Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of calling 'Update()' in the game state manager?

To update the game logic for the current game state Signup and view all the answers

In the provided pseudocode, what action is taken if the next game state is equal to the current game state?

The 'Start()' function is called for the current game state Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to call 'Unload()' for the current game state if the next game state is not equal to RESTART?

To clear any memory associated with the previous game state Signup and view all the answers

What happens after all system components have been initialized according to the pseudocode?

The 'Init()' function is called for the current game state Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the game loop in a game application?

To continuously execute the game logic until the user quits the application Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to reset the frame rate controller in the game loop?

To ensure that the graphics are rendered at a constant speed Signup and view all the answers

In the context of game states, what triggers a state switch in a game?

Completing a level Signup and view all the answers

Why is special care taken not to unload/reload data when a game state is restarted?

To maintain consistent gameplay experience without reloading the same data Signup and view all the answers

In the context of decision trees, what does each terminal node represent?

A state Signup and view all the answers

What programming concept is used to determine actions in a decision tree?

Recursion Signup and view all the answers

How are decisions made in random decision trees?

Randomly Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a state machine manager in game development?

To keep track of possible states and record the current state Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Finite State Machines (FSM), what happens when the transition from one state to another is triggered?

The new state is created Signup and view all the answers

Which programming concept is commonly utilized in debugging state machines to identify issues?

Macros Signup and view all the answers

In the context of decision trees, what is the purpose of checking if the enemy is audible?

To assess additional information about the enemy's location Signup and view all the answers

When using Finite State Machines (FSM) with Hierarchical State Machines, what is a common disadvantage or challenge that developers might face?

Difficulty in debugging due to complex state transitions Signup and view all the answers

For decision making in a game character, what does 'External Knowledge' typically refer to?

Information about the character's physical surroundings Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the transition in a state machine?

To report the condition to the state machine manager Signup and view all the answers

In a state machine manager, what function is called at each iteration to check for state transitions?

UpdateAction() Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important not to assign a high priority to a transition that is a subset of another transition's condition?

It causes conflicts in state transitions Signup and view all the answers

In the context of state machines, why are hierarchical state machines considered difficult to coordinate using hard-coded FSMs?

They have multiple levels of state nesting Signup and view all the answers

What is a common con of using FSM with Macros?

Difficulty in maintaining the code Signup and view all the answers

What is a key pro of using FSM Scripting Language for AI behavior in games?

Provides improved structure and consistency Signup and view all the answers

Why are Finite State Machines (FSMs) considered fast to implement?

As they represent a series of states and transitions simply Signup and view all the answers

Pros of using Hierarchical State Machines include:

Clear decision trees Signup and view all the answers

Cons of using Hard-Coded FSMs include:

Challenges in maintenance for large state machines Signup and view all the answers

In the context of FSM, what does 'OnUpdate' typically refer to?

Function called every loop iteration Signup and view all the answers

Why might debugging be more challenging in FSMs with Macros than traditional FSM implementations?

Macros introduce conditional logic complexities Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable contrast between FSM and Hierarchical State Machines?

HSMs are easier to implement but harder to maintain Signup and view all the answers