What is TAC?

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Q. What is TAC?

a) Telecom Act Committee
b) Type Allocation Code. First 6 digits of IMEI, indicates a phone model.
c) Type Allocation Code. First 8 digits of IMEI, indicates a phone model.
d) Type Allocation Code. First 10 digits of IMEI, indicates a phone model.

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:arrow_right: Correct answer: Letter c.

TAC (Type Allocation Code) refers to the first 8 digits of an IMEI number, which identifies the device model and manufacturer. It’s part of the IMEI used in mobile devices to ensure unique identification.

Q. What is TAC?

a) :x: Telecom Act Committee
→ Incorrect. That’s not related to IMEI or mobile device identification.

b) :x: Type Allocation Code. First 6 digits of IMEI, indicates a phone model.
→ Incorrect. TAC consists of 8 digits, not 6.

c) :white_check_mark: Type Allocation Code. First 8 digits of IMEI, indicates a phone model.
→ Correct. The TAC is the first 8 digits of the IMEI and identifies the device type.

d) :x: Type Allocation Code. First 10 digits of IMEI, indicates a phone model.
→ Incorrect. The TAC includes only 8 digits. The remaining digits are for serial number and check digit.