Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - NIC

What does NIC stand for?

• Network Interface Connector

• Network Integrated Circuit

• Network Interface Connection

• Network Interface Card

In which decade were NICs commonly included in desktop computers?

• 2000s

• 1990s

• 1970s

• 1980s

Where were most NICs installed in desktop computers?

• USB port

• Expansion card slot

• Motherboard slot

• PCI slot

What type of connection does a wireless NIC provide?

• Bluetooth

• Wi-Fi

• Infrared

• NFC

What is the best choice of NIC for connecting to a Gigabit Ethernet network?

• 100Base-T card

• 10 Gigabit Ethernet Card

• Wireless NIC

• Gigabit Ethernet NIC

What is the lowest common denominator used by wireless cards when connecting to a network?

• Maximum speed

• Average speed

• Fastest possible speed

• Slowest possible speed

What is the difference between a NIC and a network adapter?

• NIC is a software component

• NIC is a type of network adapter

• Network adapter is a type of NIC

• They are the same thing

What type of network adapter may be attached to the edge of a motherboard?

• USB peripheral

• Ethernet controller

• Expansion card

• Wireless networking chip

What type of connection does an Ethernet port provide?

• Bluetooth connection

• Wireless connection

• Infrared connection

• Wired connection

What is the purpose of an antenna on a wireless NIC?

• Improve wired connection

• Provide better wireless reception

• Enhance Bluetooth connectivity

• Boost NFC signal