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Welcome to ICTBest

ICTBest is a comprehensive learning website designed specifically for Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) students. As a student studying for ICT and wanting to keep strengthen my knowledge, I decided to create this website to help me and potentially others. I aim to create at least one article every day and hope someone will find it useful.

🎯 Our Mission​

ICTBest aims to assist Hong Kong ICT students by providing:

  • Comprehensive Learning Resources - Covering most ICT exam topics
  • Practical Practice Questions - Extensive past questions and mock questions
  • Clear Teaching Content - Progressive learning pathways from basic to advanced
  • Latest Exam Information - Timely updates on exam trends and techniques

πŸ“š HKDSE ICT Curriculum Overview​

A – Computer Fundamentals, Networking and Internet​

  • Functions and components of computer systems (CPU, memory, I/O devices)
  • Data representation: binary, hexadecimal, ASCII/Unicode
  • Types of software (system vs. application)
  • Utility software (e.g., antivirus, compression tools)
  • Network types (LAN, WAN, WLAN) and topologies
  • Network hardware (router, switch, modem)
  • Internet protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, SMTP)
  • Cloud computing, mobile computing, and IoT basics

B – Social, Ethical and Legal Issues in ICT​

  • Privacy, data protection, and surveillance
  • Intellectual property: copyright, licensing, open source, freeware
  • Cybersecurity threats (malware, phishing, hacking) and prevention
  • Environmental and health impacts of ICT
  • Digital divide and social implications

C1 – Problem-Solving Procedures​

  • Problem analysis and decomposition
  • Algorithm design using flowcharts and pseudocode
  • Stepwise refinement and validation of solutions

C2 – Programming Concepts​

  • Programming constructs: sequence, selection (if/else), iteration (loops)
  • Variables, constants, data types, operators
  • Modular programming (functions/procedures)
  • Arrays and records (structured data)
  • File handling (text/binary files)
  • Program testing, debugging, and documentation

D – Basic and Advanced Spreadsheet Functions​

  • Spreadsheet features: formulas, functions (e.g., SUMIF, VLOOKUP), cell referencing
  • Data analysis: sorting, filtering, pivot tables
  • Data visualization: charts and graphs
  • Scenario modeling and what-if analysis
  • Automation using macros (basic level)

E – Impact of ICT on Society​

  • Effects of ICT on education, commerce, entertainment, and work
  • Telecommuting, e-commerce, e-learning
  • Ethical decision-making in ICT use
  • Future trends (AI, big data, automation)

🚨 Disclaimer​

Partial content on our site is generated or assisted by AI. Please only use our site for reference and keep in mind that the content may not be 100% accurate. This site was intended for my self study and strengthen my understanding of the HKDSE ICT curriculum.

AI/LLM models used::

  • Qwen3-Max
  • DeepSeek R1
  • DeepSeek V3
  • Perplexity Research
  • Github Copilot

πŸŽ‰ Start Your ICT Learning Journey​

Ready to begin your ICT learning journey? Browse our learning resources, choose the learning path that suits you, and let's achieve excellent results in ICT together!