HKDSE ICT study guide
HKDSE ICT · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) Information and Communication Technology subject is a Category A: Senior Secondary Subjects offering administered by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA). It is designed for senior secondary students in Hong Kong who are preparing for the HKDSE, and it is assessed through a written examination together with School-based Assessment (SBA), which the HKEAA confirms is administered for this subject. The HKDSE ICT study guide has 6 sections and about 2,327 words.
01Information Processing: Data, Representation and Data Quality
Information processing is the compulsory domain that asks how raw data is captured, represented and turned into information, and how its quality is protected. HKDSE questions often combine a definition with a calculation or a representation choice.
412 words, about 2 min02Computer System Fundamentals: CPU, Memory and Operating Systems
Computer system fundamentals tests the components of a computer, how instructions are executed, how memory and storage differ, and how the operating system manages resources. Expect ordering questions and performance comparisons.
392 words, about 2 min03Internet and Its Applications: Protocols, Addressing and Services
Internet and its applications tests how networks exchange data, how addresses and names work, what common protocols do, and how web, email and cloud services are used. Questions often ask you to interpret a URL or choose the right protocol.
372 words, about 2 min04Basic Programming Concepts: Algorithms, Control and Debugging
Basic programming concepts tests whether you can read and write algorithms, trace their execution, choose data types and control structures, and identify errors. Answers should be language-neutral pseudocode unless a language is specified.
368 words, about 2 min05Social Implications: Law, Ethics, Security and Wellbeing
Social implications tests the legal, ethical, security, health and environmental consequences of ICT use, with Hong Kong law and real scenarios. Questions often ask you to apply a principle to a school, business or social-media case.
409 words, about 2 min06Technological Innovation and Its Impact on Society
Technological innovation and its impact on society tests emerging technologies-AI, big data, IoT, 5G, cloud, blockchain, AR/VR and robotics-and their benefits, limits and social consequences. Expect scenario questions that ask for both an opportunity and a risk.
374 words, about 2 min