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Briefly explain how a network interface card (NIC) works.
 
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Which of the following is not a type of operating system?
 
  (a) Multi-user.
  (b) Multi-threading.
  (c) Kernel.
  (d) Multi-tasking.



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Answer to Question 1

Although a component rather than a device, a NIC is an extremely important part of the network. A NIC is a critical data link layer component that provides the physical address required by networked devices in order to identify and communicate with each other. Also referred to as a LAN adapter, LAN card, network adapter, or network board, these cards allow a device to connect to and access a network. No two NICs should have the same manufactured physical address. If they do, problems will result. A NIC's address identifies its manufacturer. Each NIC has a unique serial number that is assigned according to guidelines specified by the IEEE.

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ishan

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Reply 2 on: Jul 7, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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