Network Interface Card (NIC) MCQs

Network Interface Card (NIC) MCQs

Answer these Network Interface Card (NIC) MCQs and see how sharp is your knowledge of Network Interface Card (NIC).
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1: Nics usually have a single _____ connection

A.   Modems

B.   RJ-11

C.   RJ-45

D.   3.5 inch

2: What is a Network Interface Card (NIC)?

A.   A device used to connect computers to the internet

B.   A hardware component that enables a computer to communicate over a network

C.   A software application for managing network connections

D.   A protocol for routing network traffic

3: What is the primary function of a NIC?

A.   To provide power to the computer

B.   To store data on the computer's hard drive

C.   To establish and manage network connections

D.   To process and display graphics on the computer screen

4: What type of physical connection does a NIC commonly use to connect to a network?

A.   USB

B.   HDMI

C.   Ethernet

D.   VGA

5: Which of the following is a common type of NIC used in wired networks?

A.   Wireless NIC

B.   Bluetooth NIC

C.   Ethernet NIC

D.   Modem NIC

6: What is the purpose of MAC address in a NIC?

A.   To assign an IP address to the computer

B.   To identify the manufacturer of the NIC

C.   To uniquely identify the NIC on a network

D.   To encrypt and secure network communications

7: Which network layer does a NIC primarily operate on?

A.   Application layer

B.   Transport layer

C.   Network layer

D.   Data link layer

8: What is the maximum data transfer rate supported by a NIC referred to as?

A.   Bandwidth

B.   Latency

C.   Throughput

D.   Ping rate

9: What is a full-duplex NIC?

A.   A NIC that can only transmit data but not receive

B.   A NIC that can only receive data but not transmit

C.   A NIC that can simultaneously transmit and receive data

D.   A NIC that can transmit data at a faster rate than other NICs

10: Which component of a computer is a NIC typically connected to?

A.   CPU

B.   Motherboard

C.   RAM

D.   Hard drive

11: What is the role of device drivers in relation to NICs?

A.   Device drivers provide software support for NICs and facilitate communication with the operating system

B.   Device drivers physically connect the NIC to the computer's motherboard

C.   Device drivers control the power supply to the NIC

D.   Device drivers regulate network traffic through the NIC