3.1.1 - Network Interface Card (NIC)
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What does NIC stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what connects devices to a network.
What is the primary function of a NIC?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you want to share files.
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What is the primary function of a Network Interface Card?
💡 Hint: What hardware connects your computer to the internet?
True or False: Every device that connects to a network has a unique MAC address.
💡 Hint: Just like each person has a unique name.
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If a network has five devices, each with a unique MAC address, explain how data is transmitted between them using the NICs.
💡 Hint: Think about how letters are addressed to specific homes.
Discuss how security features in modern NICs enhance the overall security of a network.
💡 Hint: Consider how locks and alarms protect a house.
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