A circuit board that is inserted on a computer to connect to the network is called a .....

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A circuit board that is inserted on a computer to connect to the network is called a ____

A	HUB
B	NIC
C	SWITCH
D	ROUTER

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -A network interface card (NIC) is a hardware component, typically a circuit board or chip, which is installed on a computer so it can connect to a network.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are two types of external NICs: Wireless and USB based. Wireless NICs have an antenna to provide wireless reception, and USB-based NICs provide network connections through a device plugged into the USB port. You can also explore: What are the Different Types of Network Topology?

Detailed explanation-3: -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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