Driving Theory Quiz: I designed a quiz that was targeted at learner drivers. To meet the criteria, this had to be informative, interesting and above all fun. In order to meet this, I first had to think about the layout. From taking online theory tests to give me an idea of the sort of questions asked, their layout was plain, consisting of a blank background and simple question and multiple choice answers. I then thought back to when I was learning my theory, and remembered how boring it was to learn the theory side of the test. So, this is where the coloured backgrounds came in, obviously keeping a relevant theme - an image which was closely linked with the question being asked. I edited these on Photoshop to make it my own, giving it something a bit different and seen to be more interesting than a simple imaged background. The image therefore was different for every question, including the colour font. Each question changed colour, and also the answers, however each answer on the same frame would be the same to each other. This was in response to how dull the original theory tests were, so I thought changing the consistency of colour would help achieve this. In terms of user interaction, I added sounds to incorrect answer, so the user would know instantly whether they were getting their question right or wrong. However with slight difficulty this only worked on one question. I intended to add different sounds to the different questions, again making them relevant to the question. For example, when asking "At which times can you not sound your horn?" the sound added was a car horn. Simple, yet effective, and hopefully making it more fun. I also got feedback not only from the targeted audience, but other people too. This was so I had a varied analysis to work from. The Actionscript used made sure that only one out of three possible answers were correct. I created 20 questions so this then showed their score out of 20 on the last frame, with the option of playing again.
Meeting the requirements: I produced a quiz that consisted of at least ten questions, incorporating sound and animated graphics. However I have not included a video that will work as an flv. file. I do intend to keep trying as I know this needs to be met. The quiz records the users answers and the end of the quiz, however it does not show the option of seeing the correct/incorrect answers. This is something I was not taught, but have been looking for tutorials on it. Optionally for added difficulty it should record the users name, keep track of the highest score and randomise the order of the questions. Again, like before I am unaware how to do this but I can only try my best!
Improvements made: After receiving the feedback, I was told that it was quite tedious to have 20 questions - seeing as its not a quiz people would optionally choose to take, it something that is required as part of learning to drive. I took this into consideration and came up with an idea, however this involved me wanting to make another one to try this out. Also, it seemed the coloured fonts were quite hard to read on the changing backgrounds. I therefore lightened every image and changed the fonts so that the colour was consistent. This was for the purpose of actually being able to read and answer the questions.
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