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Key Facts: HKDSE TL Exam
HKDSE Technology and Living is a Category A elective set by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA).
Candidates choose Food Science and Technology or Fashion, Clothing and Textiles.
Paper 1 Compulsory Part is worth 30% and lasts 1 hour 30 minutes.
Paper 2 Elective Part is worth 40% and lasts 2 hours; candidates attempt two of three elective modules.
School-based Assessment totals 30%: prescribed task 10% and project/design folio 20%.
Paper 1 Section A multiple-choice questions carry 15 marks within the compulsory paper.
Results are reported on Levels 1-5 with 5** and 5* distinctions and Unclassified (U) below Level 1.
The 2026 examination fee for each non-language Category A subject is HK$519 for school candidates.
HKDSE Technology and Living is assessed by Paper 1 (30%, 1.5 hrs), Paper 2 electives (40%, 2 hrs) and SBA (30%), graded on Levels 1-5 with 5** as the top distinction.
Sample HKDSE TL Practice Questions
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1In the design process for a Technology and Living product, what is the main purpose of a design brief?
2Which statement best describes design specifications in a Technology and Living project?
3When identifying user needs for a kitchen gadget for elderly people with reduced grip strength, which research method is most appropriate first?
4Which activity belongs mainly to the idea generation stage of the design process?
5Why is iterative testing of prototypes important in design development?
6A student designs a school lunchbox that must stay cool for 4 hours, cost under HK$80 materials, and fit in a standard locker. These statements are best classified as:
7Which evaluation approach best checks whether a finished garment meets its design specifications?
8How can technology support safer living in a modern home kitchen?
9In problem-solving for a clothing product that frays at seams, which step should come first?
10Which practice best reflects sustainability in product design for Technology and Living?
About the HKDSE TL Exam
Technology and Living (TL) is a Category A elective of the HKDSE, set by the HKEAA on the Curriculum and Assessment Guide jointly prepared with the Curriculum Development Council. Candidates choose one strand: Food Science and Technology, or Fashion, Clothing and Textiles. The 2026 public assessment comprises Paper 1 Compulsory Part (30%, 1.5 hours), Paper 2 Elective Part (40%, 2 hours) and School-based Assessment (30%) with a prescribed experimental task and a project/design folio. Paper 1 includes multiple-choice, design and structured questions; Paper 2 uses short, data-response and essay questions on two elective modules. Results are reported on Levels 1-5 with 5** and 5* distinctions. This free English MCQ bank is a study adaptation covering both food and fashion knowledge areas—it is not a full simulation of design tasks, practical SBA work or official paper formats.
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Assessment
Paper 1 Compulsory Part 30% (1.5 hours): Section A MCQ 15 marks, Section B design questions 25 marks, Section C structured questions 30 marks. Paper 2 Elective Part 40% (2 hours): attempt any two of three elective modules (each with short, data-response and essay questions, 40 marks each). SBA: prescribed task 10% + project/design folio 20%.
Time Limit
Paper 1: 1 hour 30 minutes; Paper 2: 2 hours; SBA throughout S5 and S6
Passing Score
Reported on a Level 1-5 standards-referenced scale, with 5** and 5* distinctions within Level 5 and Unclassified (U) below Level 1
Exam / Certification Fees
2026 fee per non-language Category A subject: HK$519 (school candidates and private candidates with a Permanent HKIC); HK$1,119 (private candidates without a Permanent HKIC), plus an Initial Fee of HK$595 for private candidates
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Design and Technology for Living
Design process, consumer needs, problem solving and technology in everyday living
Food Science and Nutrition
Nutrients, diet planning, food chemistry and preparation science
Food Safety and Technology
Hygiene, preservation, processing and food-related health issues
Fashion and Textiles
Fibres, fabrics, clothing design, construction and fashion industry concepts
Family, Consumer and Electives
Family living, consumer decisions, sustainability and elective applications
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What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Reported on a Level 1-5 standards-referenced scale, with 5** and 5* distinctions within Level 5 and Unclassified (U) below Level 1
- Assessment: Paper 1 Compulsory Part 30% (1.5 hours): Section A MCQ 15 marks, Section B design questions 25 marks, Section C structured questions 30 marks. Paper 2 Elective Part 40% (2 hours): attempt any two of three elective modules (each with short, data-response and essay questions, 40 marks each). SBA: prescribed task 10% + project/design folio 20%.
- Time limit: Paper 1: 1 hour 30 minutes; Paper 2: 2 hours; SBA throughout S5 and S6
- Exam / certification fees: 2026 fee per non-language Category A subject: HK$519 (school candidates and private candidates with a Permanent HKIC); HK$1,119 (private candidates without a Permanent HKIC), plus an Initial Fee of HK$595 for private candidates Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What strands does HKDSE Technology and Living offer?
Candidates choose Food Science and Technology or Fashion, Clothing and Textiles. Both share compulsory living-technology knowledge and strand-specific electives.
How is TL assessed in 2026?
Paper 1 Compulsory Part (30%, 1.5 hours), Paper 2 Elective Part (40%, 2 hours) and School-based Assessment (30%) consisting of a prescribed task (10%) and a project/design folio (20%).
Does Paper 1 include multiple-choice questions?
Yes. Paper 1 Section A contains multiple-choice questions worth 15 marks, plus design questions (25 marks) and structured questions (30 marks).
How much does the exam cost in 2026?
HK$519 per non-language Category A subject for school candidates and for private candidates with a Permanent HKIC; private candidates without a Permanent HKIC pay HK$1,119 plus an Initial Fee of HK$595.
Do private candidates complete SBA?
Private candidates need not complete SBA; their subject result is based entirely on the public examination papers.
Can MCQs replace design and practical work?
No. Design questions, experiments and project folios are essential. These MCQs only strengthen scientific and technological knowledge underpinning those tasks.