Fukien Secondary School

Information and Communication Technology

Compulsory Notes (Book 3)

Contents
Core – Compulsory B Chapter 1 Input and Output Devices.................................................................... 1
Core - Compulsory B Chapter 1 Input and Output Devices (Glossary) ................................................... 8
Core – Compulsory B Chapter 2 Computer Hardware ............................................................................ 9
Core – Compulsory B Chapter 2 Computer Hardware (Glossary) ......................................................... 22
Core – Compulsory B Chapter 2 Computer Hardware (Glossary) ......................................................... 23
Core – Compulsory B Chapter 3 Computer Software ........................................................................... 24
Core – Compulsory B Chapter 3 Computer Software (Glossary) .......................................................... 35
Core – Compulsory B Chapter 3 Computer Software (Glossary) .......................................................... 36

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 Core – Compulsory B Chapter 1 Input and Output Devices

Input Devices (Core B, p.7-23)

 Keyboard: To input text data and commands
o Ergonomics keyboard
o MIDI keyboard
o Numeric keyboard (numpad)
 Pointing devices: To control a pointer on a graphical user interface (GUI)
o On any kind of computers equipped with monitor
 Touch screen
o On desktop computers
 Mouse
 Trackball
 Handwriting board
 Digitizing tablet
 Joystick and racing wheel
o On notebook computers
 Track point
 Touchpad
 Microphone
o Speech recognition
 Scanner
o Settings on scanner
 Resolution (unit: dpi)
 Colour mode, e.g. Black and white / Grey scale
 File type, e.g. JPEG / PDF etc.
o Optical character recognition (OCR) software
 To convert the text on a printed document into an editable file.
 Digital camera
 Digital video camera
 Webcam

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 Optical readers
o Bar code scanners
o QR code scanners
o Optical Mark Reader (OMR)
 To mark multiple choice answer sheets
 Biometric devices
o Fingerprint scanner
o Iris recognition system
o Face recognition system
o Voice recognition system
 Other input devices
o Magnetic ink character recognition (MICR): Used in bank cheque.
o Smart card reader
o RFID reader: Can read the information on a RFID tag within a short distance.

Comparison table of bar code and QR code

Barcode QR code

Pattern

Scanning angle Horizontally All direction

Info capacity Less data can be stored More data can be stored
Numbers, symbols and multi-
lingual characters (Depends on
Info type Numbers, English, some symbols
the setting on the scanning
device)
Fault tolerance Lower Higher
Cost Relatively inexpensive Relatively expensive

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 Think About It 
Give one advantage for inputting text using a keyboard over using the virtual keyboard on a
touch screen.
Will not getting tired easily / input text more accurately

2020 HKDSE Paper1B

John installs an electronic lock on the door of the consultation room. The doctor can use his
fingerprint or a smart card to open it.
(i) Suggest another biometric authentication method which can be used to open a door.
Face recognition, voice recognition, iris recognition, hand geometry / fingerprint / palm print scanner

(ii) Give two disadvantages of using smart card instead of biometric authentication methods to
open the door.
Need to bring along the smart card.

Doctors may lose the smart card.

Another non-holder may use the smart card to enter the room. / duplication

2013 HKDSE Paper1B

Janice writes an article in the school newsletter and inserts the following code for linking to the
school’s web site.

(i) Give one advantage of using this code over a bar code.
It can store more data. / It has higher error correction capability. / It can be scanned in different
orientation. / It supports multiple languages

(ii) What is the benefit of using this code in the school newsletter?
The user can open the web site immediately when they scan the QR code with their mobile phones.

(iii) Describe another kind of use of this code.

It can store a phone number or contact information / product information.

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  Sensors

Physical
Type of sensor Image quantity to Application
measure

 Auto-brightness on
Light sensor Brightness smartphones
 Automatic lighting system

Ultrasonic  Automatic hand washer

Distance
sensor  Parking assistance system

Compass Direction  Navigation

sensor

Temperature Temperature,  Automobile air conditioning

and humidity humidity system
sensor

 Changing mobile screen

Gyroscope Orientation
orientation

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Output Devices (Core B, p.25-35)

 Visual Display Units (VDU)

o LCD monitor / LED monitor / Projector
o Quality of a monitor’s display
 Screen size

 Resolution (unit: ppi)

 Contrast ratio
 Aspect ratio

 Connector

 Speakers / Earphones / Headset

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 Printers

Advantages Disadvantages
 Can print multiple copies of  Noisy
printout at the same time  Slow printing speed
 Low printing quality (B&W)

Dot-matrix printers
 Low device cost  Expensive ink cost  High
 High printing quality printing cost
 Slow printing speed

Inkjet printers
 Cost of toner < Cost of ink   Slightly high device cost
Lower printing cost
 High printing speed
 High printing quality
Laser printers
 High printing speed  Low printing quality (B&W,
 Not require to refill ink / printout cannot last long)
toner  Low printing cost  Specialized paper is used
Thermal printers
 Very high printing quality  Extremely expensive on
 Capable to print large size device cost
printouts  Device very large in size

Plotters

 Capable for photocopy/ fax /

 Less durable
scan

Multifunction printers

When comparing the advantages and disadvantages among two devices, price comparison
should be placed in the lowest priority.

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 Think About It 

2010 HKCEE Paper1B

Peter finds that thermal printers are widely used in retail and fast food shops. He decides to buy
an A4 thermal printer to replace the inkjet printer. Give two drawbacks of using this thermal
printer at home.
The printout cannot last long (affected by the environment, e.g. heat). (Quality)

The number of colours provided is limited. (Quality of colouring)

Special paper (thermal paper / thermochromics paper) is needed.

Thermal paper is more expensive.

Daily Application of Input and Output Devices (Core B, p.39-41)

Point-of sale (POS) Terminal

 Input devices: keyboard, bar code reader, smart card reader

 Output devices: thermal printer, monitor

Automated Teller Machine (ATM)

 Input devices: touch screen, keyboard, smart card reader

 Output devices: thermal printer, touch screen

Video Conferencing

 Input devices: web cam, keyboard, mouse, microphone

 Output devices: monitor, speakers / headset

Kiosk

 Input devices: touch screen, smart card reader

 Output devices: touch screen, speakers, thermal printer

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 Core - Compulsory B Chapter 1 Input and Output Devices (Glossary)

English 中文

1 Microphone 麥克風

2 Webcam 網絡攝影機

3 Digital camera 數碼相機

4 Digital video camera 數碼視像攝錄機

5 Keyboard and mouse 鍵盤及滑鼠

6 Touch screen 觸式屏幕

7 Trackball 追蹤球

8 Handwriting board 手寫板

9 Joystick 操緃桿

10 Track point 軌跡點

11 Touchpad 觸墊

12 Optical character recognition (OCR) software 光符識別 (OCR) 軟件

13 Bar code scanner 條碼閱讀器

14 QR code scanner QR 碼閱讀器

15 Optical mark recognition (OMR) software 光標識別 (OCR) 軟件

16 Fingerprint scanner 指紋掃描器

17 Iris recognition system 虹膜識別系統

18 Face recognition system 人臉識別系統

19 Voice recognition system 聲音識別系統

20 Magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) 磁墨水字符識别 (MICR)

21 Smart card reader 智能卡讀卡器

22 RFID reader RFID 讀取器

23 Point-of sale (POS) Terminal 銷售點 (POS) 終端機

24 Kiosk 資訊站