Asked by Emily Treadaway on Apr 25, 2024

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NICs allow devices to physically connect to the _______'s communications medium.

A) LAN
B) MAN
C) PAN
D) WAN

NICs

Network Interface Cards (NICs) are hardware components that connect a computer to a network, allowing it to communicate with other computers and devices.

LAN

Stands for Local Area Network, a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area such as a residence, school, laboratory, or office building.

WAN

Wide Area Network, a telecommunications network that extends over a large geographic area for the purpose of computer networking.

  • Understand the functionalities and importance of Network Interface Cards (NICs) in network connectivity.
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Hasitha Siriwardhana7 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
NICs, or Network Interface Cards, allow devices to physically connect to a Local Area Network (LAN)'s communications medium.