Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI v10) — Question 220

During an investigation, Noel found a SIM card from the suspect's mobile. The ICCID on the card is 8944245252001451548.
What does the first four digits (89 and 44) in the ICCID represent?

Answer options

• A. TAC and industry identifier
• B. Industry identifier and country code
• C. Country code and industry identifier
• D. Issuer identifier number and TAC

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because the first two digits (89) signify the industry identifier, while the next two digits (44) represent the country code. The other options incorrectly describe the significance of these digits in the ICCID format.