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

Chapter 2 Computer System Fundamentals

Chapter 3 Internet and its Applications

Worked Examples

Suggested Answers

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

Chapter 5 Social Implications

Worked Examples

Mock Examination

Suggested Answers

Written by Simon Poon

First Edition: January 2015

ISBN 978-962-7326-87-8

About the Book

The book is written in accordance to the Information and Communication Technology Curriculum and Assessment Guide applicable to the 2016 HKDSE examination and onwards, subsequently covering all contents of the compulsory parts of the Curriculum. Notes were written in simple English which is very easy to comprehend. Detailed and comprehensive explanations on difficult concepts were laid out systematically. The tabular presentation in a number of topics is exceptionally useful when doing revision. Tailor-made Multiple Choice Questions and Worked Examples were carefully designed and specifically written for an effective checking of study progress.

Contents

Topic 1 - Information Processing

Topic 2 - Computer System Fundamentals

Topic 3 - Internet And Its Applications

Worked Examples

Written by Simon Poon

First Edition: September 2015

ISBN 978-962-7326-90-8

About the Book

As with Book 1, all chapters in Book 2 were written in accordance to the Information and Communication Technology Curriculum and Assessment Guide applicable to the 2016 HKDSE examination and onwards. Special emphasis is made on the topic "Algorithm design". Notes were written in simple English which is very easy to comprehend. Detailed and comprehensive explanations on difficult concepts were laid out systematically. The tabular presentation in a number of topics is exceptionally useful when doing revision. Tailor-made Multiple Choice Questions, Worked Examples and Mock Examination were carefully designed and specifically written for an effective checking of study progress.

Contents

Topic 4 - Basic Programming Concepts

Topic 5 - Social Implications 

Worked Examples

Mock Examination

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