Question

What is the function of Network Interface Cards?

(a) connects the clients, servers and peripherals to the network through a port

(b) allows you to segment a large network into smaller, efficient networks

(c) connects networks with different protocols like TCP/IP

(d) boost the signal between two cable segments or wireless access points

This question was addressed to me in unit test.

Enquiry is from Network Hardware topic in portion Cryptography Overview, TCP/IP and Communication Networks of Cryptograph & Network Security

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) connects the clients, servers and peripherals to the network through a port

For explanation I would say: A Network Interface Cards connects the clients, servers and peripherals to the network through a port.