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UGPUniversal Grading Protocol
AxesNormative§7

Functional axis

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Key and secondary functions, fault codes and the functional status FF, FM, FJ, FK or FX.

7.1 Key and secondary functions

Each profile lists the device's key functions and secondary functions (§16).

7.2 Fault codes

Faults are recorded with codes from the fault lexicon (Annex A). Each code has a default severity: minor, major or key.

7.3 Functional status

Functional status is derived from the recorded faults:

StatusMeaning
FFFully functional: no faults
FMMinor faults only
FJOne or more major faults; all key functions work
FKA key function fails (no power, no boot, display inoperable, no calls, does not charge)
FXNot tested

7.4 A grade requires FF

A device with FM, FJ or FK has status REPAIR or PARTS (§11).

7.5 CTIA functional class

For phones, tablets and watches, a record may emit the CTIA functional class, derived from the recorded faults: display-fault severity against other-fault severity, using CTIA's published classification. FF always derives class 1. Other classes are emitted as derived. UGP does not reproduce CTIA's table.