Question 2
- Explain the term GPRS.
- State one difference between SIMlock and netlock.
Candidates were able to give only the meaning of the acronym GPRS in question 2(a). 98% of the candidates could not answer question 2(b) correctly.
Observation
The expected answers are:
- GPRS means General Packet Radio Service. It is a wireless data service technology available on phones that need to be activated to access the internet.
(b)(i) SIMlock: This refers to a SIM card customised to a phone such that no other SIM card can work with the phone.
(ii) Netlock: This is done by the service provider to certain phones such that SIM cards from other network providers cannot work with such phones.