Module 2: Getting Started

Question 1

What is NEAR?

Answer 1

NEAR is an application that allows users the ability to distribute small gifts over wifi from the title they are playing to anyone within the radius of their physical location. (Sort of like Geo-Caching.)

Question 2

How do you access the system setting for the console(s) covered in the course?

Answer 2

Method 1: PS Button Out

Method 2: Turn it on without a game

Question 3

What are some of the key settings of the console(s) covered in the course?

Answer 3

• Deleting Trophies
• ## Debug Menu

Question 4

What is different about the PS3 Debug units compared to the standard consumer PS3?

Answer 4

The PS3 Debug units are specifically used by GFPQA testers. They are enabled with more advanced testing, title level navigation, and in-game functionality. They DO NOT play Blu-ray movies or support browsers.

Question 5

What is different about the PS3 DevTool unit compared to the standard consumer PS3?

Answer 5

The PS3 DevTool Unit is a more robust console designed to enable software development. Sometimes used for early builds, but NOT commonly used by GTAs. If assigned your L/QAT will provide you with specific instructions for use and testing purposes.

Question 6

What settings shouldn’t you touch unless told otherwise?

Answer 6

• Format Hard Drive

- Change video format settings to UK ( it will change the region mode to PAL video ).

Question 7

What is the AVCAP, and how does it help a GTA achieve the GFPQA mission?

Answer 7

• The AVCAP records video of console use (menu and gameplay).
• It is used as a research tool to help analyse previous actions.
• Allows GTAs to attach videos and images to BUG reports.

Question 8

What are the first three things typically done by a GTA at the beginning of a new shift?

Answer 8

1) Check Out Build and equipment
2) Power on equipment and begin recording with the AVCAP
3) Get tasks and priorities from team