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PPublic ublic EExaminationsxaminationsCCommunication & ommunication & SSupport upport SSystemystem
(PECSS) (PECSS)
OverviewOverview
March 2010March 2010
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What is PECSS?What is PECSS?
A user-friendly system involving the use of webcams and an instant messaging programme connecting the exam venue to the Authority’s Command Centre via internet
School Hall
Internet Internet
HKEAA Command Centre
Broadband Link
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What is PECSS?What is PECSS?Webcam – Instant communication between CS & HKEAA
Notebook computer
Headphone
Webcam – Record the exam proceedings in the school hall
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Why do we need it?Why do we need it?
enhanced communication with Centre Supervisorssupport for exam centres to minimize possible impacts on candidates during emergency situations
It facilitates the smooth conduct of public exams through
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How does it work?How does it work?
HKEAAprovides necessary equipment for setting up the system
Centre Schoolsprovide broadband link in school hallsSchool IT technicians help to set-up / dismantle the equipment and provide technical support to Centre Supervisors
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Instant communication between exam centres and the HKEAA Support/advice to Centre Supervisors in handling exam irregularitiesSimultaneous dissemination of urgent messages to all exam centres in case of urgenciesRecording of exam proceedings for future reference
How does it work?How does it work?
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Pilot Run in 2010 HKALEPilot Run in 2010 HKALE
PECSS will be piloted in the following AL exams:
Exam Date Subject
26 March (Fri) Chinese Language & Culture (Papers 1A, 1B & 2)
27 March (Sat) Chinese Language & Culture (Paper 3 - Listening Test)
29 March (Mon)
Use of English (Sections B, C & E)
30 March (Tue) Use of English (Section A - Listening Test)
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Pilot Run in 2010 HKCEEPilot Run in 2010 HKCEE
PECSS will be piloted in the following CE exams:
Exam Date Subject Exam Date Subject
23 April (Fri) Chinese Language 1 & 2
3 May (Mon) Economics
24 April (Sat) Chinese Language 3 & 5
4 May (Tue) Additional Mathematics
26 April (Mon) Mathematics 5 May (Wed) History
27 April (Tue) Integrated Humanities 7 May (Fri) English Language 1A & 1B
28 April (Wed) Chinese Literature 8 May (Sat) English Language 2
29 April (Thu) Chemistry 10 May (Mon) Principles of Accounts
30 April (Fri) Chinese History 11 May (Tue) Biology