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Mobile Device Identifier Lab

Identify the correct mobile device identifier for each scenario

How to Complete This Lab

A simulated mobile device is shown below with various identifiers. When given a scenario, click on the correct identifier that applies. These identifiers (IMEI, IMSI, ICCID, SEID) are commonly tested on the CompTIA A+ exam!

Question 1 of 8 Score: 0

Find the Identifier For:

A carrier needs to verify this device is not stolen before activating service
Hint: This is a hardware-level unique identifier for the physical device
Settings > About Phone
IMEI 353879051239871
IMSI 310150123456789
ICCID 8901410321231234567
SEID 2A1B3C4D5E6F7A8B
MEID A1000012345678
Wi-Fi MAC 3C:22:FB:01:AA:B7

Lab Complete!

8/8

You've mastered mobile device identifiers!

Quick Reference: Mobile Device Identifiers

Identifier Full Name Purpose
IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identity 15-digit unique hardware ID for GSM devices
MEID Mobile Equipment Identifier 14-digit unique hardware ID for CDMA devices
IMSI International Mobile Subscriber Identity Identifies the subscriber (stored on SIM)
ICCID Integrated Circuit Card Identifier Unique serial number for the SIM card itself
SEID Secure Element Identifier Used for mobile payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay)