APPLICATION LAYER
CLIENT SERVER PARADIGM
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Question
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Which hardware component allows a PC or a laptop to connect to a network?
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A router
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A network interface card (NIC)
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A modem
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A network interface controller (NIC, also known as a network interface card, network adapter, LAN adapter or physical network interface, and by similar terms) is a computer hardware component that connects a computer to a computer network.
Detailed explanation-2: -Is a network card an input or output device? The purpose of the network card is to establish a path of communication between the user and the computer. This path works for both sending the data and collecting back the data from the computer. Hence, the NIC is an Input/Output device.
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