Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - IMEI

What does IMEI stand for?

• International Mobile Equipment Indicator

• Internet Mobile Equipment Identity

• Internal Mobile Equipment Indicator

• International Mobile Equipment Identity

What type of devices have a unique IMEI number?

• Smart TVs

• Laptops

• Smartwatches

• Smartphones

How many digits long is an IMEI number?

• 20

• 12

• 10

• 15

Who provides each mobile device manufacturer with a range of numbers to use for IMEIs?

• Apple

• Microsoft

• GSMA

• Samsung

Where can you view your device's IMEI on most smartphones?

• In the 'About' section of device settings

• In the camera app

• In the music player

• In the weather app

What is the purpose of the IMEI check digit?

• To track the location

• To validate the number

• To identify the manufacturer

• To block access

What is the difference between IMEI and Serial Number?

• IMEI is linked to hardware, Serial Number is linked to software

• IMEI is unique to the device, Serial Number is unique to the user

• IMEI is generated by the manufacturer, Serial Number is generated by GSMA

• IMEI is always 10 digits long, Serial Number is always 15 digits long

What is the IMEISV?

• A variation of the IMEI with a software version

• A new type of SIM card

• An upgraded version of the IMEI

• An international mobile network operator

How can the IMEI be used if a phone is stolen and the SIM card is swapped out?

• To deactivate the new SIM card

• To block access from the stolen phone

• To identify the user of the new SIM card

• To track the location of the new SIM card

What happens to the IMEISV after a software update?

• It is deleted

• It changes to a new 17-digit number

• It changes to a new 15-digit number

• It remains the same