Network Interface Card Quiz

What does a Network Interface Card (NIC) do?

• Connects a device to the internet

• Turns binary data into an electrical signal to access a network

• Protects the network from cyber-attacks

• Stores IP addresses

Where is a Network Interface Card (NIC) usually located in modern computers?

• In an external device

• Integrated into the motherboard

• Inside the keyboard

• In the monitor

What is a unique identifier given to each NIC?

• IP address

• Host name

• Media Access Control (MAC) address

• Serial number

What does a wireless network interface card (WNIC) use to connect to networks?

• Optical fibers

• Bluetooth

• Wireless connectivity and an antenna

• Ethernet cables

What is the MAC address made up of?

• 64 bits

• 48 bits

• 128 bits

• 32 bits

In the format NN – NN – NN – DD – DD – DD, what do the first six hex digits represent?

• The device’s serial number

• The manufacturer’s code

• The MAC address checksum

• The device's IP address

What happens if the NIC is replaced in a device?

• The device loses its connection to the network

• The IP address changes

• The MAC address will change

• The network speed increases

What is the main purpose of an IP address?

• To identify the device’s MAC address

• To locate the device on a network

• To secure the network

• To encrypt data

What is the difference between a MAC address and an IP address?

• MAC address changes with location; IP address is permanent

• MAC address is used for device location, while IP address identifies network location

• MAC address is longer than an IP address

• IP address is used for encryption, MAC address is not

What version of IP addresses uses a 128-bit format?

• IPv3

• IPv4

• IPv5

• IPv6