A technician replaces a computer's NIC with a wireless card. The user wants to save the NIC. Which of the following should the technician use to preserve the NIC?

An ESD mat provides a grounded work surface for technicians while actively handling components, but it cannot store or transport a component safely.

An ESD wrist strap is worn by the technician to continuously drain static from their body while working, not a storage solution for hardware.

A regular sealable plastic bag is an insulator that can generate and accumulate static charge, potentially damaging the NIC.

An anti-static bag is specifically engineered with a conductive outer layer that forms a Faraday cage, shielding stored components from ESD. Unlike regular plastic, it prevents static charge buildup on the bag itself. This is the correct method for storing sensitive components like NICs when not in use.