What is a NIC?

Netware Intranet Controller
No Internet Connection
Network Interface Card
Network Interference Control

The correct answer is: C. Network Interface Card

A network interface card (NIC), also called a network adapter, is a computer hardware component that connects a computer to a computer network. It is a piece of computer hardware that allows a computer to connect to a network. It is typically a small circuit board that plugs into one of the computer’s expansion slots. The NIC has a connector that plugs into a network cable. The NIC is responsible for sending and receiving data over the network.

The other options are incorrect.

  • A. Netware Intranet Controller is not a correct definition of NIC.
  • B. No Internet Connection is not a correct definition of NIC.
  • D. Network Interference Control is not a correct definition of NIC.