Book 1
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
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
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Chapter 2 Computer System Fundamentals
Basic machine organization
System software
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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
Previous Edition
(Not applicable for students taking the HKDSE examination from 2025 onwards)
HKDSE Information and Communication Technology in 24 Hours - Book 1
About the Book
Information and Communication Technology in 24 Hours is a brand new series of reference book specially written for students preparing for the HKDSE ICT Examination. This is a continuum of the author's effort in writing up the Physics in 24 Hours. Therefore this new series of books inherit the core essence of its predecessors: precise, to-the-point yet comprehensive.
All chapters were 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
1.1 Introduction to Information Processing
1.2 Data Organization and Data Control
1.3 Data Representation
1.4 The use of office automation software
1.5 Presentation of Information
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TOPIC 2 - COMPUTER SYSTEM FUNDAMENTALS
2.1 Basic machine organization
2.2 System software
2.3 Computer systems
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TOPIC 3 - INTERNET AND ITS APPLICATIONS
3.1 The networking and Internet basics
3.2 Internet Services and Applications
3.3 Elementary web authoring
Quick Check
WORKED EXAMPLES
ANSWERS