Book 2
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
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
Previous Edition
(Not applicable for students taking the HKDSE examination from 2025 onwards)
HKDSE Information and Communication Technology in 24 Hours - Book 2
Written by Simon Poon
First edition: September 2015
ISBN 978-962-7326-90-8
About the Book
Information and Communication Technology in 24 Hours - Book 2 is the second volume of the series of reference books written for students preparing for the HKDSE ICT Examination.
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
4.1 Problem solving procedures
4.2 Algorithm design
4.3 Algorithm testing
Quick Check
TOPIC 5 - SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS
5.1 Equity of access
5.2 Work and health issues
5.3 Intellectual property (IP)
5.4 Threats and security on the Internet
Quick Check
WORKED EXAMPLES
MOCK EXAMINATION
ANSWERS