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FC0-U41 · Question #75

You want to add broadband wireless access to a laptop. What type of card will you use to accomplish this?

The correct answer is C. Aircards. Aircards are used to provide wireless broadband access. They are often PCI Express type cards. Answer option A is incorrect. A NIC would help in accessing the local network, but not broadband wireless. What is a network interface card (NIC)? A network interface card (NIC) is a…

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Question

You want to add broadband wireless access to a laptop. What type of card will you use to accomplish this?

Options

  • ANetwork interface card
  • BPCI card
  • CAircards
  • DMCA card

How the community answered

(57 responses)
  • A
    14% (8)
  • B
    9% (5)
  • C
    72% (41)
  • D
    5% (3)

Explanation

Aircards are used to provide wireless broadband access. They are often PCI Express type cards. Answer option A is incorrect. A NIC would help in accessing the local network, but not broadband wireless. What is a network interface card (NIC)? A network interface card (NIC) is a computer circuit board or card installed in a computer. It provides physical connection between a computer and the network. Network interface cards provide a dedicated, full-time connection to a network. Answer option D is incorrect. MCA is a very outdated expansion type for PC's. Answer option B is incorrect. PC's use PCI, laptops use PCI mini express.

Topics

#aircard#broadband wireless#laptop expansion#mobile connectivity

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