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What is the purpose of a network interface card (NIC)?
What is the purpose of a network interface card (NIC)?
- To decode encrypted network signals
- To process data within the device
- To connect multiple devices together physically
- To convert binary data into an electrical signal for network access (correct)
Where is the MAC address assigned for each NIC?
Where is the MAC address assigned for each NIC?
- Assigned by the operating system upon installation
- Hardwired or hard-coded at the manufacturing stage (correct)
- Changed by the user as per networking requirements
- Generated by the network router during setup
How do wireless network interface cards (WNICs) communicate with networks?
How do wireless network interface cards (WNICs) communicate with networks?
- Using radio waves (correct)
- By converting data into optical signals
- Via infrared signals
- Utilizing electrical impulses
Where are wireless network interface cards (WNICs) typically connected in a device?
Where are wireless network interface cards (WNICs) typically connected in a device?
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