Data transmission : How does data flow in hubs, switches and routers?

The video tutorial explains the concept of network interface cards (NICs), also known as network interface controllers, network adapters, or LAN adapters. It describes how these hardware components connect computers or devices like iPads to computer networks. The tutorial highlights the difference between connecting to a physical network using cables and the increasing use of wireless network interfaces that connect devices to networks without the need for physical cabling.

What is another name for a network interface card?

• Central Processing Unit

• Network Interface Controller

• Random Access Memory

• Graphics Processing Unit

Which device can be connected to a network using a network interface card?

• Printer

• Refrigerator

• iPad

• Television

How does a computer typically connect to a physical network?

• Via Bluetooth

• Using a cable plugged into a network interface card

• Through infrared signals

• Using satellite communication

What is a key advantage of wireless network interface cards?

• They are cheaper than wired connections

• They allow connection without physical cables

• They are more secure than wired connections

• They provide faster internet speeds

What type of cabling is not needed with wireless network interfaces?

• Coaxial

• Fiber optic

• All of the above

• Copper