Information and Communication Technology
資訊及通訊科技
HKDSE Rapid Charge: Information and Communication Technology - Book 1
Written by Simon Poon
Published by Mesa Press Ltd.
First Edition: January 2023
ISBN 978-988-16765-4-2
About the Book
The HKDSE Rapid Charge: Information and Communication Technology series covers the latest changes in the Information and Communication Technology Curriculum and Assessment Guide (Secondary 4 – 6) for 2025 HKDSE examination and onwards. Book 1 covers the first three topics in the Compulsory Part, including (1) Information Processing; (2) Computer System Fundamentals; and (3) Internet and its Applications.
In this set of books, students can make use of the point-form notes for a quick revision. To facilitate an effective study in a short period of time, comprehensive and detailed explanations on concepts are shown in well-organized tables. Worked examples are provided with detailed solutions. Multiple choice questions at the end of each chapter offer an efficient way in checking progress.
Contents
Chapter 1 Information Processing
Introduction to Information Processing
Data Organization and Data Control
Data Representation
Data Manipulation and Analysis
Quick Check
Chapter 2 Computer System Fundamentals
Basic machine organization
System software
Quick Check
Chapter 3 Internet and its Applications
The networking and Internet basics
Internet Services and Applications
Elementary web authoring
Threats and security on the Internet
Quick Check
Worked Examples
Suggested Answers
Information Processing
Computer System Fundamentals
Internet and its Applications
HKDSE Rapid Charge: Information and Communication Technology - Book 2
Written by Simon Poon
Published by Mesa Press Ltd.
First Edition: October 2023
ISBN 978-988-16765-5-9
About the Book
The HKDSE Rapid Charge: Information and Communication Technology series covers the latest changes in the Information and Communication Technology Curriculum and Assessment Guide (Secondary 4 – 6) for 2025 HKDSE examination and onwards. Book 2 covers the remaining two topics in the Compulsory Part, including (4) Computational Thinking and Programming; and (5) Social Implications.
In this set of books, students can make use of the point-form notes for a quick revision. To facilitate an effective study in a short period of time, comprehensive and detailed explanations on concepts are shown in well-organized tables. Worked examples are provided with detailed solutions. Exercises at the end of each chapter offer an efficient way in checking progress.
Bonus mock examination questions are provided at the end of this book. These questions are tailor-made in resemblance to the style and format of their public examination counterparts.
Contents
Chapter 4 Computational Thinking and Programming
Concepts in Computational Thinking
Problem Formulation and Analysis
Algorithm design
Program Development (Python programming)
Program debugging and testing
Quick Check
Chapter 5 Social Implications
Technological Innovations
Intellectual property (IP)
Health and ethical issues
Quick Check
Worked Examples
Mock Examination
Suggested Answers
Computational Thinking and Programming
Social Implications
Mock Examination
Database Exercises for HKDSE ICT Elective Part A
This is an additional set of exercises written for the Elective Part A of the ICT syllabus. Readers are encouraged to go through these as an extra practice for examination.
Programming Exercises for HKDSE ICT Compulsory Part D and Elective Part C
This is an additional set of exercises written for the Compulsory Part D and Elective Part C of the ICT syllabus. Readers are encouraged to go through these as an extra practice for examination.