FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With respect to a network interface card, the term 10/100 refers to
A
protocol speed
B
fiber speed
C
megabits per seconds
D
minimum and maximum server speed
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Here 10/100 refers to 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps. The first Ethernet networks ran at 10 Mbps, and older computers and network components are limited to that speed. New devices run at 100 Mbps but also support the earlier 10 Mbps for backward compatibility.

Detailed explanation-2: -A NIC is also known as a network interface controller (NIC), network interface controller card, expansion card, computer circuit board, network card, LAN card, network adapter or network adapter card (NAC).

Detailed explanation-3: -An NIC is the core piece of hardware used for networking connectivity. While traditionally associated with PCs, laptops, and servers, NICs can exist in almost any networked device including printers, telephones, and scanners.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is the function of Network Interface Cards? Explanation: A Network Interface Cards connects the clients, servers and peripherals to the network through a port.

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