Why Do Important National Examinations Have To Use Signal Disruptors?

Feb 02, 2026

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National important examinations (such as the college entrance examination, graduate entrance examination, civil service examination, professional qualification examination, etc.) must use signal disruptors. The core purpose is to maintain the fairness and seriousness of the examinations, prevent high-tech cheating, and ensure the credibility of talent selection. Specific analysis can be conducted from the following 4 key dimensions:

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First, curb high-tech cheating and uphold the fairness standard.

1. Block the core channels for cheating information transmission
Modern cheating in exams has evolved from "carrying notes" to "high-tech collaborative cheating". Mobile phones are the most crucial tool:
Cheating gangs use 5G/4G/3G networks, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc. to send answers (text, images, voice) to candidates in real time;
Candidates can use their phones to take photos of the test papers, transmit questions to "scouts" outside the venue, and then receive feedback;
Some cheating devices (such as invisible headphones, miniature cameras) need to be paired with the phone and rely on the phone signal to complete data transmission.
Signal jammer emits signals of the same frequency band to cut off the connection between the phone and base stations, routers, etc., preventing the transmission and reception of cheating information at the source, making high-tech cheating "stuck in a dilemma".

 

2. The technological necessity for combating new cheating methods
With the upgrading of communication technology, cheating methods are also evolving:
Some cheating devices support high-speed transmission via 5G, and even use satellite phones and IoT cards to circumvent regular supervision;
Some "smart watches" and "camouflage pens" and other devices have built-in communication modules, which are essentially miniature mobile phones and can covertly transmit information.
Professional-level blockers (such as devices that support full 5G frequency bands and satellite signal shielding) can cover these new cheating scenarios, ensuring a comprehensive suppression of all communication tools and avoiding unfairness caused by technical loopholes.

 

Second, maintain the examination order and ensure the seriousness of the examination venue environment.

1. Eliminate direct interference caused by the use of mobile phones
Even if the candidates have no intention of cheating, mobile phones may still disrupt the examination order:
The ringtone and vibration of mobile phones can interrupt the candidates' thinking process and destroy the quiet environment of the examination venue;
Some candidates may unconsciously use mobile phones to browse or make calls, violating the examination discipline.
The blocker makes mobile phones lose their communication function, indirectly reducing the candidates' motivation to use mobile phones, and fundamentally maintaining the focused atmosphere of the examination venue.

 

2. Reduce the difficulty of supervision and enhance supervision efficiency
Major national examinations usually involve millions of candidates, with numerous and widely scattered examination venues. It is difficult to fully cover all areas through manual supervision alone:
Manual supervision is unable to detect covert mobile phone cheating (such as operating the device in the pocket or under the table);
The shielding device, as a "technical supervision assistant", can suppress signals without any blind spots, making cheating behavior lose its technical support, significantly reducing the pressure on supervision personnel and enabling them to focus on handling other violations.

 

Third, implement national regulations and policies, and enhance the authority of the examinations

1. Comply with official requirements
At the national level, several regulations have been issued, clearly stipulating that important examinations should use anti-cheating technologies such as signal shielding:
The "Regulations for Handling Violations in National Education Examinations" states that "carrying devices capable of sending or receiving information" is considered cheating, and examination institutions must adopt technical measures to prevent it;
The Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, and other departments have explicitly required in notices for college entrance examinations and civil service examinations, "equipping the examination venues with devices such as mobile phone signal disruptors and metal detectors".
Using signal shielding devices is a mandatory requirement for implementing regulations and policies, and it is also the responsibility and obligation of the examination organizers.

 

2. Demonstrating the seriousness and authority of the examination
National important examinations are related to the personal future and social resource allocation (such as educational opportunities and career access) of candidates. Their authority needs to be demonstrated through strict regulatory measures:
The signal jammer, as a "visual anti-cheating device", can convey the signal of "zero tolerance for cheating" to candidates, strengthening their awareness of rules;
Displaying the rigor of examination organization to the public can enhance trust in the results of talent selection and maintain educational fairness and social justice.

 

Fourth, address social risks and prevent systemic cheating

1. Avoid "mass cheating" incidents
Some cheating groups will carry out "large-scale cheating" for major examinations (such as sending answers uniformly to the candidates in a certain examination room). Without using a shielding device, it may lead to widespread cheating, undermining the overall fairness of the examination and triggering a social crisis.


2. Preventing the Risk of "Exam Leakage"
The shooting and transmission functions of mobile phones may lead to the leakage of test papers:
If candidates use their phones to take photos of the test papers and share them externally, it may cause the questions to be exposed in advance, affecting the confidentiality and effectiveness of the exam;
Although the blocker cannot directly prevent the shooting, it can cut off the transmission channel, prevent the leakage of information from spreading, and reduce the impact of the risk.

 

Summary: The signal jammer is the core technical support of the "fair defense line".

The core value of important national examinations is "fair selection". However, with the widespread use of communication tools such as mobile phones, the risk of cheating has escalated into a challenge of "technological, large-scale, and covert" nature. The mobile phone signal jammer, through technical means, blocks the cheating channels, maintains the order of the examination venue, and fulfills the requirements of regulations, becoming an indispensable "must-have device" for ensuring the fairness of examinations.

 

Its essence is to "counteract technology with technology" to make up for the shortcomings of manual supervision, ensuring that the examination results can truly reflect the ability levels of the candidates, and ultimately maintaining the credibility of educational fairness, social justice, and the country's talent selection system - this is also the core reason why important national examinations are required to use signal disruptors.


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